Arab Music: A Survey of Its History and Its Modern Practice
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| Author | : Leo Plenckers |
| Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 2021-12-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781789699333 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1789699339 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Arab Music: A Survey of Its History and Its Modern Practice by : Leo Plenckers
Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive survey of the history and the development of Arab music and musical theory from its pre-Islamic roots until 1970, as well as a discussion of the major genres and forms practiced today, such as the Egyptian gīl, the Algerian raï and Palestinian hip hop; it also touches upon musical instruments and folk music.
