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Where did Ziryab settle after leaving Baghdad?
Where did Ziryab settle after leaving Baghdad?
What instrument did Ziryab primarily play?
What instrument did Ziryab primarily play?
Which musician was an influential figure in Ziryab's training?
Which musician was an influential figure in Ziryab's training?
What is a characteristic of Arabic classical music?
What is a characteristic of Arabic classical music?
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Which string addition did Ziryab make to the oud?
Which string addition did Ziryab make to the oud?
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How did Ziryab's nickname 'blackbird' originate?
How did Ziryab's nickname 'blackbird' originate?
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When did Ziryab pass away, having lived in Córdoba?
When did Ziryab pass away, having lived in Córdoba?
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Which region did Ziryab not visit, based on his travels?
Which region did Ziryab not visit, based on his travels?
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In which cultural era did Ziryab flourish?
In which cultural era did Ziryab flourish?
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Study Notes
Ziryab (Blackbird)
- Ziryab, born possibly in Tanzania or Baghdad, was a 9th-century Persian musician.
- Nicknamed "Blackbird" for his amazing voice.
- Learned music in Baghdad, a significant center of music and culture.
- Invited to southern Spain by the Ummayid Caliph al-Hakam.
- Settled in Córdoba, Spain, and became a legendary figure.
- Known as a composer.
- Played the oud, a pear-shaped stringed instrument.
- Added a fifth pair of strings to the oud.
- Used symbolic colors and eagle feathers for plucking the strings.
Arabic Classical Music
- Sung or performed by a solo instrumentalist or singer
- Rhythmic
- Monophonic (one line of sound, no harmonies)
8th-Century Baghdad
- Capital of Iraq; significant center of learning and trade.
- Large city during the Abbasid Caliphate.
- Golden Age of Islam (8th and 9th centuries)
Ishaq al-Mawsili
- Famous and highly skilled Persian court musician.
- Ishaq was Ziryab's music teacher.
- Helped develop classical Arabic music, influential in Ziryab's style.
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Description
Explore the life and music of Ziryab, the legendary 9th-century Persian musician known as 'Blackbird'. Learn about his contributions to classical Arabic music, his influence in Córdoba, and his innovations with the oud. This quiz also covers the rich musical culture of 8th-century Baghdad.
