thvingad
Thvingad is a term used to describe a type of contiguous or jumped rhythmic pattern found in traditional Scandinavian music. It is characterized by a specific pattern of short and long notes, often established by the first beat of a measure.
In traditional Swedish polyphonic singing, thvingad is a melodic pattern used in specific traditional songs, especially
Thvingad is also found in other forms of traditional Scandinavian music, such as in Swedish and Norwegian
The term 'thvingad' is thought to originate from the Swedish word 'tvårng', which describes rhythmic variation
Further research into the term and its application in traditional Scandinavian music is needed to fully understand