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Chapter 7 Arab Music
Arab Music Terms and Instruments
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Undergraduate 4
05/01/2011

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Qu'ran
Definition
Holy book of Islam
Term
Adhan
Definition
Muslim call to prayer
Term
Quarter-tones
Definition
Melodic interval smaller than a semitone
Term
Sufism
Definition
Mystical form of Islam that is more accepting of music in a religious context
Term
Tarab
Definition
Transcendent emotional experience
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Maqam
Definition
Arabic mode/melodic bases
Term
Taqsim
Definition
Non-pulsatile variations
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Iqa'
Definition
Rhythmic pattern
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Suite
Definition
A series of songs and isntrumental pieces with some unifying characteristics
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Takht
Definition
An ensemble of instruments
Term
'Ud
Definition
Fretless, pear-shaped lute
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Tanbur
Definition
Long-necked, fretted lute
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Rabab
Definition
Spike fiddle
Term
Qanun
Definition
Plucked trapezoidal zither
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Nay
Definition
End-blown not chapter flute
Term
Darabukkah
Definition
Goblet-shaped drum played with fingers
Term
Riqq
Definition
Tambourine
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