Mid East 2

Question 1

Where does Takht originate

Answer 1

Egypt

Question 2

Which Instruments are associated with Takht

Answer 2

Oud
Violin
Ney
Qanun
Riqq
Tablah
(Vocals)

Question 3

What are the characteristics of Takht

Answer 3

Fixed Compositions
Uses Maqam
Religious, Folk, Wedding, love songs

Question 4

What Mystical branch of Islam seeks unity with Allah through trance?

Answer 4

Sufism

Question 5

What is the trance dance practice of sufism called?

Answer 5

Sama/Sema

Question 6

What is the dance specifically called?

Answer 6

Whirling Dervish

Question 7

Which ceremony is Sama/Sema performed?

Answer 7

Dhikr meaning remembrance/reminding oneself

Question 8

Which instruments are associated with Sama/Sema

Answer 8

Qanun (plucked zyther)
Daf (membranophone with rings for shaking sound)
Riqq (tambo)
New (flute)
Oud (chord)
Kudum (2 drum with sticks)

Question 9

What is the significance of Jewish Liturgical Chant?

Answer 9

Can’t do work on the sabbath so the shofar horn is used as it doesn’t require work on the day. Not music. Holy speech

Question 10

Which four techniques are used in the shofar

Answer 10

Tekiah
Shearing
Teruah
Takiah Gedolah

Question 11

Is klezmer secular or religious

Answer 11

Secular

Question 12

Is klezmer celebratory or mourning

Answer 12

Celebratory

Question 13

What instruments are associated with klezmer

Answer 13

Flute
Violin
Clarinet
Trumpet
Trombones
Guitar
Dbl Nass
Accordion percussion