Making Music in the Arab World: The Culture and Artistry of Tarab
(Book #17 in the Cambridge Middle East Studies Series)
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A.J. Racy, a scholar of ethnomusicology, provides an intimate portrayal of the Arab musical experience in this pioneering book. Racy focuses on tarab, a multifaceted concept that has no exact equivalent in English and refers to the indigenous music and the ecstasy associated with it. His book examines aspects of musical craft, including basic skills, musician's inspiration, love lyrics as tools of ecstasy, and the relationship between performers and listeners.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521316855
ISBN13:9780521316859
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:268 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Related Subjects
Arts, Music & Photography History History & Criticism Middle East Music Performing Arts WorldCustomer Reviews
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