Emergence of a New Musical Style in Mecca and Medina
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Which musician introduced a new type of singing known as 'Al Ghina’ al Mutqan'?

  • Ibn Abi’l Dunya
  • Nashit (correct)
  • Ibn Surayj
  • Al Gharid

    • What were the conflicting tendencies mentioned that resulted in the creation of two camps?

  • Differences in vocal control
  • Advocacy of musical expression over poetry (correct)
  • Preference for ancient ideals over modernism
  • Use of different string instruments

    • According to Ibn Surayj, what qualities must a good singer possess?

  • Strong physical appearance
  • Precise vocal control and accurate diction (correct)
  • Knowledge of various languages
  • Ability to play multiple instruments

    • What did Arab authors consider the voice (sawt) to be?

    <p>A symbol of divine life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who criticized music and string instruments as unworthy pastimes that contribute to enhancing a life of pleasure?

    <p>Ibn Abi’l Dunya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the distinctive feature of 'Al Ghina’ al Mutqan' introduced by Nashit?

    <p>Independent application of rhythmic patterns from poetic meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Thamm Al Malahi' by Ibn Abi’l Dunya considers music and string instruments similar to which activity?

    <p>Chess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two camps created due to conflicting tendencies in music?

    <p>Ancients and Modernists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ibn Surayj consider as qualities of a good singer?

    <p>Must possess accurate diction and grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Al Gharid known for in the context of music?

    <p>Advocating for music dominating poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the central characteristic of Arabian music throughout history?

    <p>Centrality of the voice (sawt)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nashit introduce in the realm of music?

    <p>A new type of singing: 'Al Ghina’ al Mutqan'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Persian slave musician Nashit emphasize in 'Al Ghina’ al Mutqan'?

    <p>Independence of rhythmic patterns from poetic meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Arab authors consider the voice (sawt) to be?

    <p>A reflection of the human soul’s mysteries and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ibn Abi’l Dunya criticize music and string instruments?

    <p>'Unworthy pastimes' that enhance a life of pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Al Tanbur' and 'Al Ud' are examples of what in the context of music?

    <p>String instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Thamm Al Malahi' is a work that views music and string instruments similar to what pastime?

    <p>'Chess'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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