Music in Islam : A Socio-Cultural History

Name: Music in Islam : A Socio-Cultural History
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ISBN: 9780859679619

ISBN-10: 0859679616

ISBN-13: 9780859679619

Edition: 1995

Authors: Amnon Shiloah

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The story of music told in these pages begins in pre-islamic times with musical forms that bear strong imprints of the Bedouin's tribal way of life. Pre-islamic music can be viewed as the forerunner of the art music that acquired a foot-hold after the advent of Islam. The history of Arab music then became inextricably entwined with the musical traditions of the conquered lands. The merging of diverse forms into an unique common style marked the advent of the Great Musical Tradition that gained favour throughout an extensive geographical area. By the end of Islam's third century, distinct autonomous styles began to appear involving Persians and Turks in particular. Chapters six and seven are…

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Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Limited
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 300
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.49" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Introduction


Pre-Islamic Music


The Rise of Islam


The First Dynastic Caliphate


Islam and Music


The Science of Music


Decentralisation and Advent of Local Styles


From Constantinople to Kashmir


The Advent of Recent Trends


Scales, Modes, Rhythms


Improvised and Compound Compositions


Dance


Folk Music Traditions


Bibliography


Index