Lecture 2 Flashcards
what does the phrase “music of the world people imply”?
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-homogeneity (state of being the same) of people and their cultural practises
-distinction between west and non-west
-music composed, produced and consumed in non-west countries are traditional
-local musical practice is not influenced by global flows
what is the assumption of the phrase “music of the world’s people”?
the definition of music is universal
what is the Oxford definition of music?
combination of vocal or instrumental sounds to produce beauty and form
is Qur’anic Recitation considered music?
no
what is the definition of ethnomusicology?
the study of music in relation to its context
according to the Alan Merians Model, what should music be studied in relation to?
behaviours and conceptions associated with musical sound
what is sound according to Alan Merian’s model?
music’s specific elements like the style and genre of a musical piece
what is behaviour according to Alan Merian’s model?
social norms or conventions behind music
what is conception according to Alan Merian’s model?
abstract ideas relating to nationalism that music brings about
what is the Quran?
the word of god as it was laid upon Muhammad
when did the Quran start?
in the month of Ramadan before the prophets’ death
what are the two most important places for the Muslim religion?
Mecca and Medina
what does “tilawa” mean?
recitation of the Quran
When was the Quran written?
after the prophet’s death
what does Mushaf mean?
the written Quran
how many chapters are in the mushaf? verses?
114 chapters
6000 verses
what are the two styles of Quranic recitation?
Mujawwad and Murratal
what is Mujawwad?
-elaborate performance
-preferred style for listening
what is Murratal?
-faster snd simpler
-everyday recitation used in prayer and study
when do Muslims practise Quranic recitation?
-in daily prayers
-public recitation by specialist
what is the job of the Qari-reciter?
direct the audience to the understanding of the sacred text
what are the two reasons the reciter should perform an effective recitation?
-to heighten the audience’s emotional participation
-to involve the listener more completely in the spiritual experience
what is Quranic recitation?
an act of worship and remembrance of god
what is the significance of Quranic recitation?
leads to ethical reflection, moral obligations, and learning of Islamic teachings to reach salvation in the after life
