3rd Quarter Flashcards
It is a combination of Jewish and non-Jewish traditions that have come together over the past century to create a distinctive musical culture.
Music of Israel
Hebrew songs and public sing-alongs
Shira be Tsibur
Israel’s musicians have made significant contributions to classical jazz, pop, pop rock, and other international genres that define their ________ _____ and _________ ________.
national spirit and stylistic elements
Musical forms of Jewish and Israeli music
⋅Religious
⋅Secular
⋅Piyyutim music
⋅Dance and Israeli folk music
⋅Music for Holidays such as ⋅Shabbat, And Hanukkah
⋅Passover music (Haggadah)
Elements used in music of Israel
⋅Rhythm – complicated metric system and modes of middle east.
⋅Harmony/Texture – Heterophony and highly ornamented
⋅Melody – Complex modal system
⋅Timbre – Throaty, guttural voice
⋅Form - improvisatory
Israel’s music is heavily influenced by its neighboring countries. It combines both western, and eastern music as well as ______ and ___-______ music traditions.
Jewish and Non-Jewish
Israel also has refined a rich tradition of classical ________ music.
European
Israeli music is composed of two major forces: _______ ________ which encouraged the creation and dissemination of Israeli folk music; the _________ ________ against fascism which led many European-born musicians to flee the Holy land.
Zionist movement and Political struggle
Zionist musicians composed hundreds of short simple folk songs for dissemination to other Israelites which show how music is a very essential part of national identity in Israel.
wala
Two Divisions of Jewish Music
devotional and secular
a ram’s horn used to call for prayer and repentance
Shofar
Russian folk tunes with translated or new lyrics in Hebrew
Contrafacta
important in both folk and classical music form of the Arabs.
Riq
ancient lyre
Harp of David/Kinnor
Charateteristics of Pakistani Art
The art form of Pakistan is unique as it shows the influence of the Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim religions.
After the independence of Pakistan, many ______ buildings were built which reflect the newly found identity of the nation. Their modern architecture highlights this change.
modern
Ceramics and glazed pottery – are among the oldest art forms in Pakistan (2500 BCE)
Process: engraving and glazing
Design: intricate curvilinear shapes
Carpet-making, bedspread, shawl, mirror embroidery
Design: Islamic motif, knotted, small mirrors are stitched into the fabric for glittery and shiny artworks
Shalwar kameez
Features: includes a waistcoat and a pajama
Accessories: a cap called karakul and a popular footwear called khussa
Shalwarkameez or Lehenga
Features: includes laces and woven and embroidered delicate patterns to make it more feminine
Accessories: shawl, scarves bracelets, and footwear
Buildings built during the _______ ________ ______ were the Indo-European style.
British colonial period
is the traditional dress for both men and women in Pakistan. It consists of a long, loose fitting tunic with very baggy pants.
Shalwar Qameez
a famous Pakistani food specialty
Seekh kebab
Softball is a game similar to baseball but played on a _______ _______ ____ and uses a larger ball than the latter.
smaller diamond area
It was in ____ that this was developed in Chicago which is considered as an indoor game.
1887
It was only in ____ that it earned the name softball.
1926
the act of passing the ball to a teammate. There are two types of throwing
Throwing
defensive act of catching the ball after a successful hit was made. It could be a ground or a fly ball.
Fielding
the act of hitting the ball by swinging the arms backward and hitting the incoming ball by swinging it again toward the area of the ball origin.
Batting
the process of receiving the ball from a pitch or throw. Good coordination is necessary for this kind of skill.
Catching
