Influence of Mecca and Medina on the Birth of a New Musical Style

What is the main difference between the Ancients and Modernists camps in music?

Their stance on the centrality of music over poetry

What qualities did Ibn Surayj believe a good singer must possess?

Correct vocal technique and rhythmical accuracy

What new type of singing was introduced by Persian slave musician Nashit?

'Al Ghina' al Mutqan' emphasizing rhythmic independence from poetry

What role did the voice (sawt) play in Arabian music according to the text?

Symbol of divine life and the human soul's mysteries Signup and view all the answers

Why did theologians at the time disapprove of the pleasure derived from musical and poetic pleasures?

They believed it distracted people from religious practices Signup and view all the answers

According to Ibn Abi'l Dunya in 'Thamm Al Malahi', what did he consider music and string instruments to be?

An unworthy pastime contributing to a life of pleasure Signup and view all the answers

"Pleasure and sensuality that derived from musical and poetic pleasures was not endorsed by the theologians of the time." Why did theologians disapprove of this pleasure?

They believed it distracted people from religious practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible origin of the name 'music' according to the text?

Jahiliah 500-622 Signup and view all the answers

What is the association between music and poetry in Bedouin tradition?

Poetry and music are closely associated Signup and view all the answers

What was the origin and classification of Al Huda', a song genre mentioned in the text?

Origin: Cry of pain, Classification: Caravan or camel song Signup and view all the answers

Why was music in Arabian culture closely associated with Poetry?

To elevate the function of the poet Signup and view all the answers

In what context did Al Nasb occur according to the text?

As a subcategory of Ghina' Signup and view all the answers

What was the emotional character of Al Huda' song genre?

Narrative nostalgic based on repeated melodic phrases Signup and view all the answers

How did Ibn Khaldoun describe Bedouin music in the later Abbasids era?

'Ibn Khaldoun' described it as simple and folkloric Signup and view all the answers

What cultural influence is depicted by the pictorial art showing scenes of dancers with instruments?

'Neighboring civilizations' influence on early musical practices Signup and view all the answers

Why was the voice (sawt) significant in Arabian music according to the text?

For conveying emotions in music Signup and view all the answers

What was believed to be the influence of poetic meter on music?

To impact musical meter and consequently music. Signup and view all the answers