Arab Music: A Survey of Its History and Its Modern Practice
Author | : Leo Plenckers |
Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2021-12-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781789699333 |
ISBN-13 | : 1789699339 |
Rating | : 4/5 (339 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Arab Music: A Survey of Its History and Its Modern Practice by : Leo Plenckers
Download or read book Arab Music: A Survey of Its History and Its Modern Practice written by Leo Plenckers and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-12-16 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.