Palestinian folk music Flashcards
1
Q
What is used in palestinian folk music?
A
Melisma - decorated melody - singing one syllable over many notes
2
Q
What are iqa?
A
Irregular rhythm patterns such as 7/8 or 5/4
3
Q
What texture is used in palestinian folk music?
A
Monophonic or heterophonic texture which means often no harmony and just drum
4
Q
What does micro-tonal in palestinian folk music mean?
A
Melody uses intervals smaller than a semitone
5
Q
What is a doumbek?
A
traditional palestinain goblet shaped drum
6
Q
What is a palestinian double-piped wind instrument called?
A
Mijwiz
7
Q
How is palestinian music learned?
A
Oral tradition - learnt by ear
8
Q
What are high pitched vocal trills in palestinian music called?
A
Ululations
9
Q
Where is palestinian folk music played?
A
Dances, celebrations and parties
