The music of the Arabs

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The music of the Arabs

Habib Hassan Touma ; translated by Laurie Schwarts

Amadeus, 2003, c1996

New expanded ed

  • : pbk

Other Title

Musik der Araber

Available at  / 2 libraries

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents of Works

  • Arabic 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

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