Influence of Mecca and Medina on the Birth of a New Musical Style
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What is the main difference between the Ancients and Modernists camps in music?

  • Their views on the role of poetry in music
  • Their stance on the centrality of music over poetry (correct)
  • Their preference for different string instruments
  • Their disagreement on vocal techniques

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

  • Possession of a strong stage presence
  • Correct vocal technique and rhythmical accuracy (correct)
  • Ability to play multiple musical instruments
  • In-depth knowledge of poetry history

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

  • 'Al Ghina' al Sharqi' promoting instrumental music
  • 'Al Ghina' al Arabi' emphasizing vocal acrobatics
  • 'Al Ghina' al Mutqan' emphasizing rhythmic independence from poetry (correct)
  • 'Al Ghina' al Mutqan' focusing on poetic supremacy

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

    <p>Symbol of divine life and the human soul's mysteries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They believed it distracted people from religious practices (A)</p> 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?

    <p>An unworthy pastime contributing to a life of pleasure (B)</p> 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?

    <p>They believed it distracted people from religious practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Jahiliah 500-622 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Poetry and music are closely associated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Origin: Cry of pain, Classification: Caravan or camel song (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was music in Arabian culture closely associated with Poetry?

    <p>To elevate the function of the poet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>As a subcategory of Ghina' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Narrative nostalgic based on repeated melodic phrases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Ibn Khaldoun' described it as simple and folkloric (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Neighboring civilizations' influence on early musical practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>For conveying emotions in music (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To impact musical meter and consequently music. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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