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Chapter 7 Arab Music
Arab Music Terms and Instruments
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Music
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
Term
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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