29 Questions
What type of song is associated with a ritualistic context?
Al Nawh
Which type of song is composed in long classical poetic meter and focuses on themes of seriousness, dignity, fame, and pride?
Sinad
What type of song is intended for entertainment and amusement?
Hazaj
Which instrument is NOT depicted as part of the Qayan performers' ensemble?
Qussaba (end blown flute)
Who are the performers of music mentioned in the text?
Qayan
During which period did the Four Caliphs rule successively the Arabian peninsula?
632-661 AD
What were the factors that fostered the creation of a new musical style in Mecca and Medina?
All of the above
What was the dominant topic in poetry that emerged in urbanization musical forms?
Love
Who were the most important patrons that transformed their houses into cultural salons called 'Al Majlis'?
Cultivated aristocratic women
What was the role expected of performing musicians in 'Al Majlis' cultural salons?
Being a conversationalist and occasional poet
What was the significance of the merger of new cultures with existing ones in Hijaz for the development of the new musical style?
It enriched and diversified the musical style
What was the supposed order from Angel Gabriel to Moses according to the text?
Hit the rocks with your stick
In the context of music's historical origins, which civilization is mentioned as a possible origin of music?
Greece
What is the significance of the number 12 in relation to music modes in the text?
12 water wells in the desert corresponded to 12 music modes
What did Ibn Khaldoun describe Bedouin music as?
Simple and folkloric
What is Al Huda' in the context of song genres mentioned in the text?
A caravan or camel song with a narrative nostalgic character
What is Al Nasb according to the text?
A subcategory of Ghina', a song genre
Which musician was known for her supple waist and graceful walk?
Azza Al Maylah
Who was referred to as the 'Queen of Singers' due to her combination of Old and New in her Art?
Azza Al Maylah
Which musician was an educator of known male singers and was accompanied by 50 singing girls?
Jamila
Who was known as an 'effeminate artist' and belonged to a class of male singers taught by women?
Al Gharid
Which city was a thriving center for Persian artists during this musical period?
Al Hira
What contributed to the developing of new means of expression in music during this period?
'Thriving new musical activity'
What were the conflicting tendencies that led to the creation of two camps in the context of music discussed?
Ancients vs. Modernists
According to Ibn Surayj, what qualities does a good singer need to possess?
Accurate diction and grammar, enriching melodies, precise vocal control, and correct use of rhythmical modes
What new type of singing was introduced by the Persian slave musician Nashit?
'Al Ghina’ al Mutqan' with independent rhythmic patterns from poetic meter
What is the centrality of the voice (sawt) in Arabian music according to the text?
It is a means of expressing musical emotions and human feelings
Why did the theologians of the time not endorse the pleasure derived from musical and poetic pleasures?
They believed it led people away from spiritual purity
What does Ibn Abi’l Dunya view music and string instruments as in his work 'Thamm Al Malahi'?
Unworthy pastimes contributing to a life of pleasure
Test your knowledge on the factors that led to the creation of a new musical style in Mecca and Medina, two cities at the forefront of trade and culture during a historical period. Explore how economic expansion, urbanization, and the presence of an aristocratic elite and slaves influenced the development of music in this region.
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