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What type of song is associated with a ritualistic context?
What type of song is associated with a ritualistic context?
- Al Qayan
- Sinad
- Hazaj
- Al Nawh (correct)
Which type of song is composed in long classical poetic meter and focuses on themes of seriousness, dignity, fame, and pride?
Which type of song is composed in long classical poetic meter and focuses on themes of seriousness, dignity, fame, and pride?
- Sinad (correct)
- Hazaj
- Al Nawh
- Al Qayan
What type of song is intended for entertainment and amusement?
What type of song is intended for entertainment and amusement?
- Hazaj (correct)
- Sinad
- Al Qayan
- Al Nawh
Which instrument is NOT depicted as part of the Qayan performers' ensemble?
Which instrument is NOT depicted as part of the Qayan performers' ensemble?
Who are the performers of music mentioned in the text?
Who are the performers of music mentioned in the text?
During which period did the Four Caliphs rule successively the Arabian peninsula?
During which period did the Four Caliphs rule successively the Arabian peninsula?
What were the factors that fostered the creation of a new musical style in Mecca and Medina?
What were the factors that fostered the creation of a new musical style in Mecca and Medina?
What was the dominant topic in poetry that emerged in urbanization musical forms?
What was the dominant topic in poetry that emerged in urbanization musical forms?
Who were the most important patrons that transformed their houses into cultural salons called 'Al Majlis'?
Who were the most important patrons that transformed their houses into cultural salons called 'Al Majlis'?
What was the role expected of performing musicians in 'Al Majlis' cultural salons?
What was the role expected of performing musicians in 'Al Majlis' cultural salons?
What was the significance of the merger of new cultures with existing ones in Hijaz for the development of the new musical style?
What was the significance of the merger of new cultures with existing ones in Hijaz for the development of the new musical style?
What was the supposed order from Angel Gabriel to Moses according to the text?
What was the supposed order from Angel Gabriel to Moses according to the text?
In the context of music's historical origins, which civilization is mentioned as a possible origin of music?
In the context of music's historical origins, which civilization is mentioned as a possible origin of music?
What is the significance of the number 12 in relation to music modes in the text?
What is the significance of the number 12 in relation to music modes in the text?
What did Ibn Khaldoun describe Bedouin music as?
What did Ibn Khaldoun describe Bedouin music as?
What is Al Huda' in the context of song genres mentioned in the text?
What is Al Huda' in the context of song genres mentioned in the text?
What is Al Nasb according to the text?
What is Al Nasb according to the text?
Which musician was known for her supple waist and graceful walk?
Which musician was known for her supple waist and graceful walk?
Who was referred to as the 'Queen of Singers' due to her combination of Old and New in her Art?
Who was referred to as the 'Queen of Singers' due to her combination of Old and New in her Art?
Which musician was an educator of known male singers and was accompanied by 50 singing girls?
Which musician was an educator of known male singers and was accompanied by 50 singing girls?
Who was known as an 'effeminate artist' and belonged to a class of male singers taught by women?
Who was known as an 'effeminate artist' and belonged to a class of male singers taught by women?
Which city was a thriving center for Persian artists during this musical period?
Which city was a thriving center for Persian artists during this musical period?
What contributed to the developing of new means of expression in music during this period?
What contributed to the developing of new means of expression in music during this period?
What were the conflicting tendencies that led to the creation of two camps in the context of music discussed?
What were the conflicting tendencies that led to the creation of two camps in the context of music discussed?
According to Ibn Surayj, what qualities does a good singer need to possess?
According to Ibn Surayj, what qualities does a good singer need to possess?
What new type of singing was introduced by the Persian slave musician Nashit?
What new type of singing was introduced by the Persian slave musician Nashit?
What is the centrality of the voice (sawt) in Arabian music according to the text?
What is the centrality of the voice (sawt) in Arabian music according to the text?
Why did the theologians of the time not endorse the pleasure derived from musical and poetic pleasures?
Why did the theologians of the time not endorse the pleasure derived from musical and poetic pleasures?
What does Ibn Abi’l Dunya view music and string instruments as in his work 'Thamm Al Malahi'?
What does Ibn Abi’l Dunya view music and string instruments as in his work 'Thamm Al Malahi'?
