An Examination of the Harmony of Rhythmic Units Within the Pure Meters in Arabic Poetry

Abstract

This study, titled An Examination of the Harmony of Rhythmic Units Within the Pure Meters in Arabic Poetry, explores the aspects of rhythmic unit harmony and their melodic characteristics as they form within the rhythmic structure of pure meters. Harmony is a fundamental component of rhythmic organization in poetry. Since rhythmic units (taf‘ilat, metrical feet) in Arabic poetry undergo various transformations due to zihaf (metrical variation) and ‘illah (metrical alteration), these modifications can distance them from their original forms as defined within the metrical circles of Arabic prosody.

Thus, it is essential to examine the different aspects of their harmony and uncover the secrets of their cohesion, ensuring a seamless rhythmic flow that constitutes the metrical sentence (al-jumlah al-iqa‘iyyah) of the verse while preserving its semantic depth. This study seeks to analyze these elements to enhance the understanding of rhythmic coherence in pure meters and their expressive potential in Arabic poetry.