Archive for September, 2011
Arabian Music
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Arab music tradition is believed to have existed since the 3rd century. Cultural music is a fusion of musical traditions in the Persian Sassanid dynasty (224-641), the musical tradition of the early Byzantine empire (the beginning of the 4th century until the 6th century), and the religious songs of the Arabian Peninsula.
Various writing music (scores) has been discovered after the development of Islam in Arabia, which since the time of the Umayyad dynasty in the 7th century. Their peak during the reign of Harun al-Rashid (766-809) in Baghdad, Iraq. He is known as the protector of Arab art music tradition. Famous music theorist who is Al-Farabi (900-950) and Avicenna (980-1037).
Music for the Arabs closely associated with magical and falakiah. Although the tradition of Arab music has changed thousands of years, they still have its own characteristics in the format of the music.
Many of the folk music tradition which can be found throughout the Arab region. Music Arab countries rich with drumming show a broad relationship with the traders from Africa. The tradition of the Moroccan Gnawa, takes its name from the Guinean slaves brought to Morocco from West Africa. Nubian music in Egypt depicts a unique Arabic music with pentatonic system and a special rhythm.
Popular Arabic music is a mix of both kinds of music on top. Electric keyboards that are tailored to mahatma accompany the singers in the performance. Drums and the rhythm of folk music became the most essential part in performances of music, mostly performed by young people. In terms of lyrics, the singer attempted to maintain their traditions in accordance with the style and language.