Music of the Arabs

Name: Music of the Arabs
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ISBN: 9780931340888

ISBN-10: 0931340888

ISBN-13: 9780931340888

Edition: 1996 (Expanded)

Authors: Habib H. Touma, Laurie Schwartz

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Encompassing a history of more than 2000 years, the music of the Arabs is unique among the world's various musical cultures. This book presents an overview of Arabic music throughout history and examines the artistic output of contemporary musicians, covering secular and sacred, instrumental and vocal, improvised and composed music. Typical musical structures are elucidated, and a detailed bibliography, a discography (mainly covering the last 50 years) and a guide to the Arabic alphabet for English speakers are also provided. The paperback edition (00331635) includes a CD of seven traditional Arabic pieces performed by contemporary Arab musicians.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication date: 3/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.386



Transliteration and Pronunciation of the Arabic Alphabet


Foreword


Preface


Arab Musical Life Throughout History


Music Theory and the Arabian Tone System


The Maqam Phenomenon


The Rhythmic-Temporal Dimension: Wazn


Genres of Secular Art Music


The Musical Instruments


Musician and Composer and the Problem of Cultural Identity


Religious Music


Recent Publications on Arabian Music


Selected Discography


Glossary


Bibliography


Index