JSS2 Cultural and Creative Art (CCA) Lesson Note on Greek; Arab and Egyptian Music

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Topic: HISTORY OF MUSIC

SUB- TOPIC 1: Greek, Arab and Egyptian music

Greek Music

The word music is derived from the Greek word ‘mousike’ (the art of the muse).it defines an art in which melody and words were ideally inseparable.

The great philosopher, Plato, proposed that education in music was sovereign and he rally made it compulsory in Greek education.

Characteristics of Greek music are as follows

1. Recurrences of Greek ideals in music such as the revival of Greek tragedy which gave rise to opera-drama song to music.
2. Terms, such as perfect, imperfect consonance (4ths, 5ths, octaves, thirds, and sixths) come from Greek theory.
3. Most of the music in ancient Greece were composed of one un-harmonized melodic line.
4. Divine origin and religious important were given to ancient Greek music.
5. The principal instruments used then were two forms of lyra and the kithara; and a double oboe, the aulos. These were all used as solo instruments and to accompany singing and recitation.
6. Modern Greek music also has a rich tradition of folk music.

Arabian Music

Characteristics of Arabian Music

1. This is the music from the Arab nations in the Middle East as well as the Northern part of Africa.
2. The sound of Arab music is richly melodic and gives opportunity for slight difference in tones and creative variation.
3. While singing remains a central feature in Arab music tradition, recitation of words from the holy book of Muslims –the Qur’an (Koran) and music were closely linked.
4. Musical instruments such as ‘ud’ (an instrument that looks like the European lute), an end- blown reed flute are used in Arab musical performance. There are also drums with or without jingles and these serve as percussion instruments.
5. It should be noted that, various nations make up the Arab World therefore; these musical instruments vary in name and shape depending upon the region of their origin.

Egyptian Music

Characteristics of Egyptian music

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