Music Theory in the Safavid Era: The Taqsīm Al-Naġamāt

ISBN-13: 9780367584948 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 448 str.

Owen Wright

Opis

The Safavid era (1501-1722) is one of the most important in the history of Persian culture, celebrated especially for its architecture and art, including miniature paintings that frequently represent singers and instrumentalists. Their presence reflects a sophisticated tradition of music making that was an integral part of court life, yet it is

Spis treści

1. Introduction

2. Fragments

3. Modes

4. Combinations

5. Retrospect 1

6. Conclusions

7. Rhythm

8. Retrospect 2

9. Prospect 1

10. Formal interlude

11. Prospect 2

12. Text

13. Bibliography

O autorze

Owen Wright is Emeritus Professor of Musicology of the Middle East at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.