Quiz 10 Flashcards
What is Sufism?
Islamic mysticism
what does tarab mean
arabic word for a state of emotional transformation or ecstasy from music
what is klezmer music
European derived dance music commonly associated with Jewish celebrations
What is Jewish liturgical cantillation
oral tradition, used to denote a kind of heightened speech that is between speaking and singing
In what year was the state of Israel established?
1948
what is a shofar and how is it used?
a jewish ritual trumpet made of a ram’s horn. It is used to mark divisions in a service.
How do the Sufis regard music compared to Orthodox Islam?
Sufis emphasize its use as a means of heightening spirituality rather than believing that music tempts the soul away from Allah
Raqs sharqi
The arabic name for what is commonly referred to by outsiders as “belly dance”
Arab tabla (darbuka)
small goblet shaped single headed drum
duff
small, single headed drum sometimes having snares
riqq
single-headed drum with small cymbals inserted into the frame that jingle when the head is struck
Ney
an end-blown notch flute found throughout the Middle East
Qanun
most important zither, an unusually shaped four sided instrument resembling an autoharp
takht
Egyptian’s typical ensemble consisting of 3-5 players
Sufi Dhikr ceremony
A sufi devotional act in which believers chant the name of God with the goal of entering an ecstatic state. The music resembles a spinning top, an upbeat rhythm with an undertone of seriousness.
