ISBN10: 0415888727, ISBN13: 9780415888721, [publisher: Taylor & Francis 2015-02-06, London] Softcover Language: ENG
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2015]

Paperback / softback. New. Music and Traditions of the Arabian Peninsula provides a pioneering overview of folk and traditional urban music, along with dance and rituals, of Saudi Arabia and the Upper Gulf States of Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. The nineteen chapters introduce variegated regions and subcultures and their rich and dynamic musical arts, many of which heretofore have been unknown beyond local communities. The book contains insightful descriptions of genres, instruments, poetry, and performance practices of the desert heartland (Najd), the Arabian/Persian Gulf shores, the great western cities including Makkah and Medinah, the southwestern mountains, and the hot Red Sea coast. Musical customs of distinctive groups such as Bedouin, seafarers, and regional women are explored. The book is packaged with an audio CD and almost 200 images including a full color photo essay, numerous music transcriptions, a glossary with over 400 specialized terms, and original Arabic script alongside key words to assist with further research. This book provides a much-needed introduction and organizational structure for the diverse and complex musical arts of the region. ISBN 0415888727 9780415888721 [GB]

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Music and Traditions of the Arabian Peninsula provides a pioneering overview of folk and traditional urban music, along with dance and rituals, of Saudi Arabia and the Upper Gulf States of Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. The nineteen chapte ISBN 0415888727 9780415888721 [GB]

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[Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2015]

ISBN10: 0415888727, ISBN13: 9780415888721, [publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2014] Softcover Neuware - Music of the Arabian Peninsula presents and evaluates the traditional music of Saudi Arabia and her Gulf neighbors, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. Because of the large physical size of the Arabian Peninsula, diverse environments, and the subsequent regional differences, the volume is divided into geographic sections. The material is both musicological and ethnomusicological in scope, and the content is arranged around musical genres and includes a discussion of musical elements and characteristics, instrumentation, composers/performers, texts, and performance perspectives. It also addresses associated customs (e.g. ritual, dance, dress) and the contextual role of the music within the greater culture and regional heritage. This study provides pioneering insight into this important, largely uncharted area, including the musical lives of Arabian women, and offers a much-needed clear general classification and codification structure for music of the Arabian Peninsula.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2014]
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ISBN10: 0415888727, ISBN13: 9780415888721, [publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2014] Softcover Neuware - Music of the Arabian Peninsula presents and evaluates the traditional music of Saudi Arabia and her Gulf neighbors, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. Because of the large physical size of the Arabian Peninsula, diverse environments, and the subsequent regional differences, the volume is divided into geographic sections. The material is both musicological and ethnomusicological in scope, and the content is arranged around musical genres and includes a discussion of musical elements and characteristics, instrumentation, composers/performers, texts, and performance perspectives. It also addresses associated customs (e.g. ritual, dance, dress) and the contextual role of the music within the greater culture and regional heritage. This study provides pioneering insight into this important, largely uncharted area, including the musical lives of Arabian women, and offers a much-needed clear general classification and codification structure for music of the Arabian Peninsula.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2014]
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Routledge 2014 Trade paperback New 2014. 1st Edition. Paperback. This title presents and evaluates the traditional music of Saudi Arabia and her Gulf neighbours: Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. Num Pages: 386 pages, 268 black & white illustrations, 35 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBX; AVGH; AVGW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 247 x 23. Weight in Grams: 684......We ship daily from our Bookshop.