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MUSIC OF SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST
ASIA
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF INDIA
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1. Ghan – described as a non-membranous percussive instrument but with solid resonators. It is one of the oldest classes of instrument in India. It may also be a melodic instrument or instruments to keep tal.
CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUMENTS IN INDIA
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GHATAM AND KARTA
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MANJIRA AND NOUT
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2. Avanaddh - described as a membranous percussive instrument. This class of instruments typically comprise the drums.
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DAF (DUF/DAPHU) AND TABLA
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DHOL
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3. Sushir – also known as blown air. It is characterized by the use of air to excite the various resonators .
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SHEHNAI AND SHANKH
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SURPETI
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4. Tat – referred to as vina during the old civilization. Instruments in this class are plucked (stringed instruments).
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SITAR AND EKTAR
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GOTUVADYAM
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GOPICHAND AND RABAB
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5. Vitat – described as bowed stringed instruments. This is of the oldest classifications of instruments and yet did not occupy a place in classical Indian music until the last few centuries.
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BANAM AND ESRAJ
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SARANGI AND CHIKARA
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occupies an important position in the Indian system of music
literally meaning ‘clap;’ variously transliterated as “tal”, “taal” or “taala”
is a regular, repeating rhythmic phrase, particularly as rendered on a percussive instrument with an ebb and flow of various intonations represented as a ''theka''
is the common Indian system of rhythm
TALA
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Theka - a sequence of drum-syllables or ''bol''
- in Indian classical music, both Hindustani classical music and Carnatic music use complex rules to create elaborate patterns of rhythmTabla - most common instrument for
keeping rhythm in Hindustani musicMridangam - most common instrument for
keeping rhythm in Carnatic music - also transliterated as “mridang”
TALA (CONTINUATION)
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KhyalTemple MusicUnifiedNorthernKrtiSouthernNasal SingingLyricalPersian InfluenceImagination
CARNATIC
MUSIC
HINDUSTANI
MUSIC
ACTIVITY: WHICH IS WHICH?
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ACTIVITY: NAME IT!
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MUSIC OF PAKISTAN
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Though Pakistan is part of South Asia, its western part is considered as an extension of Central Asia.
Pakistan is known for its unique vocals. The distinctive Pakistani sound was
formed with multiple influences not only from various parts of South Asia but it also includes diverse elements from Central Asia, Persia, Turkey, and the Arab world.
PAKISTAN
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1. Ghazal traditional expressions of love,
separation, and loneliness; It tells about both the pain of loss of the lover and the beauty of love in spite of that pain.
its structural requirements are more strict than those of most poetic forms traditionally written in English
is considered by many to be one of the principal poetic forms in the Persian civilization
can be sung by both men and women
TWO VOCAL STYLES IN SINGING
VOCAL MUSIC OF PAKISTAN
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2. Qawwali the devotional music of the Chishti Order
a vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years
originally performed mainly at Sufi shrines throughout the subcontinent and gained mainstream popularity
TWO VOCAL STYLES IN SINGING
VOCAL MUSIC OF PAKISTAN
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Punjabi music strengthens the importance of musical instruments in Pakistan.
Punjab is a region in South Asia which is divided into West Punjab, Pakistan and East Punjab, India. Bhangra, one of the most recognized forms of Punjab, is based on the drum rhythm of dhol.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF PAKISTAN
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SIGNIFICANT INSTRUMENTS OF PAKISTAN
Tabla Dholak Harmonium Rubab
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MUSIC OF ISRAEL (WEST ASIA)
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In general, the music of West Asia is modal. Harmony is not emphasized but rather includes
salient features such as melodic complexity and ornamentation, including ¼ tones and rigorous rhythmic development.
West Asian music is commonly used during:- Communal worship (in Mosque, Synagogue and Church)- Mystic rituals (Sufis, Hassidic)- Life passage events (Weddings, Bar Mitzvas, Bat Mitzvas, Anniversaries)- Entertainment (Belly Dancing, Folk Dancing)
MUSIC OF WEST ASIA
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Israeli MusicIsraeli singers have a
distinctive vocal style. They sing with guttural and throaty enunciation.
VOCAL MUSIC OF ISRAEL
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1. Devotionalalmost entirely vocal featured during Sabbath and other holy daysthe art of Hazan (leader of prayer in synagogue) has
always been evident in the cultureshofar is a special call to prayer and repentance; it is
sounded on the High Holidays (the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement)
2. Secular instruments and voice are usedplayed during life passage eventscontext lies outside the religious domainvery rhythmic and have popular and romantic texts
TWO DIVISIONS OF JEWISH MUSIC
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The lute which is similar to the Philippine banduria and the laud, traces its origins to the Middle Eastern Oud and Indian sitar.
Goblet drum, darbuk, the tambourine and other instruments associated with Middle Eastern music are used as accompaniment.
One of the dances where accompaniment is used is Hora, a dance that often has strong off beats and asymmetric meters.
INTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF ISRAEL
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Jewish Lyre Psalterion
SIGNIFICANT INSTRUMENTS OF ISRAEL
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SHOFAR
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Goblet Toft
OTHER SIGNIFICANT INSTRUMENTS OF ARAB COUNTRIES
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Oud Darbuk
OTHER SIGNIFICANT MIDDLE EASTERN INSTRUMENTS
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O U D J M A G A M Q T
Q M B P D M A Q A M S
A D W S T Q P D T R T
M Z Q A W W A L I T A
I D S L G T E Z R Z L
T W A T Z J E W I S A
Z G Z E Q L L W I V L
V A D R B G O B L E T
A T B I U O Z M A L T
S G A O H P I Q A Q M
L J O N E F R D K Q R
M H O R A Z N W A Z N
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