Quiz 9 Flashcards
the holy language of Islam-a Semitic language and a musical tradition
Arabic
What country is known as the “cradle of Civilization?”
Iraq
Who conquered much of the Middle East?
Alexander, the Great- Greeks and Romans
What other two names did Istanbul have?
Byzantium and Constantinople
What is the “call to prayer” called?
Adhan
How often does the call to prayer take place?
5 times/day
What is the difference between Sunni and Shiah Muslim?
Sunni: the majority branch of Islam; Shiah; the minority branch of islam
Where can most European instruments be traced to?
Arab sources
What is Mecca
Holy City of Islam
What is a minaret?
Thin towers of a mosque-place from which to sound the call to prayer Adhan
what is non-musiqa?
call to prayer, reading of the Koran (chanted) as well as chanted poetry.
musiqa
Lower category like western music
What is Islam’s holy book called?
Koran
Why is American popular music branded as “illigitimate?”
because it is “sensuous music”
What is the importance of the santur?
It is in most of the music of the middle east
