Music in the World of Islam: A Socio-Cultural Study

by Amnon Shiloah

The story of music told in this book begins in pre-Islamic times with musical forms that bear strong imprints of the Bedouin's tribal way of life. Pre-Islamic music can be viewed as the forerunner of the art music that acquired a foothold after the advent of Islam. The history of Arab music then became inextricably entwined with the musical traditions of the conquered lands. The merging of diverse forms into a unique common style marked the advent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814329705
• ISBN13: 9780814329702
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.0"