Karachi

Karachi also belongs to the family of short binary rhythms. Modern references describe it as a rhythm that moves frequently to and from Malfuf, and that can also transform to and from Maqsum when 4/4 measures are exchanged for short binary measures. The crucial difference between Karachi and rhythms such as Malfuf and Ayyub is that Karachi, despite its short and cyclical nature, does not carry the same urgency; rather, references describe it as lazy or relaxed and able to be performed at much slower speeds. They also note that its name is taken from the city of Karachi in Pakistan.

Karachi is used as a rhythmic template for feeling the 2/4 meter. Start from the first Dum, then connect the Taks and rests to the movement of the melody or song.

No examples are documented for this rhythm yet.