Ch. 3 Flashcards
1
Q
The musical ritual ceremony of Sufis in North Africa
A
Hadra
2
Q
A small traditional ensemble in the Arab world
A
Takht
3
Q
Named musical scales that have conventions for how the pitches are used in performance and may be associated with particular moods or extramusical associations
A
Melodic modes/rhythmic modes
4
Q
An often-improvised vocal piece based on Classical Arabic poetic form of the same name
A
Qasida
5
Q
A heightened emotional state described as musical ecstasy associated with listening to traditional Arab music
A
Tarab
6
Q
A named rhythmic cycle defined by the relationship between two drum strokes, low and high
A
Iqa
