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Middle Eastern music, music of the Arabic-, Turkish-, and Persian-speaking world. Despite three major languages and associated cultural differences, the music can be seen as a single great tradition because of the unifying element of Islam.
- Maqām
maqām, in music of the Middle East and parts of North...
- Maqām
Traditional Middle Eastern music does not use chords, or harmony in the Western sense. Often, more traditional Middle-Eastern music can last from one to three hours in length, building up to anxiously awaited, and much applauded climaxes, or tarab, derived from the Arabic term طرب tarraba. [2]
May 14, 2024 · Our next Arabic instrument is the Mirwas. It is a double-headed drum that originally came from the Middle East. It was widely used in the traditional music of Kuwait and Yemen. The Mirwas is a small hand drum, meaning it is played using hands instead of sticks or mallets. You hold the drum with one hand and use the other to play on it.
A combination of electronic music with traditional Middle Eastern instruments has been popularized by Richii with songs like "Ana Lubnaneyoun".
Middle Eastern traditional music is a genre that is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the region. It is characterized by the use of unique instruments such as the oud, qanun, and ney, and is often accompanied by poetic lyrics that reflect the rich history and traditions of the Middle East.
May 7, 2024 · Let’s embark on an exploration of the vibrant spectrum of Middle Eastern music traditions, tracing their evolution from ancient roots to their place in the modern world. The Essence of Middle Eastern Melodies
maqām, in music of the Middle East and parts of North Africa, a set of pitches and of characteristic melodic elements, or motifs, and a traditional pattern of their use. Maqām is the principal melodic concept in Middle Eastern musical thought and practice (parallel to īqāʿāt in rhythm).
