Palestinian/Arabian Folk Music

Question 1

Describe the rhythms and patterns

Answer 1

rhythm pattern called the WAZN

performed on doumbek

Question 2

describe the pitch melody and ornamentation

Answer 2

based on the MAQAM and improvisation

Question 3

describe the dynamics expression and articulation

Answer 3

highly expressive
tremelos and glissandos
singers use melisma

Question 4

describe the harmony and tonality

Answer 4

MAQAM accompanied by drone which is divided into microtones in an arabic scale (close to western)

Question 5

describe the tempo

Answer 5

improvisation , allegro

Question 6

texture

Answer 6

homophonic

off beat chords

Question 7

form structure and phasing

Answer 7

repeated short sections
clear cadences
instruments have dialogue with each other

Question 8

origins

Answer 8

songs for dances or celebrations social events

Question 9

musical characteristics

Answer 9

OUD plays a lot,

Question 10

artists

Answer 10

Le Trio Joubran

Question 11

Instrumentation

Answer 11

Main BOUZOUKI and DOUMBEK

oud, tambourine, tabla baladi, mizmar, ney, mijwiz, santur