6. The music of West Asia is
modal.
Harmony is not
emphasized but rather
includes salient features
such as melodic complexity
and ornamentation.
7. West Asian music is commonly
used during:
Communal worship (in Mosque,
Synagogue and Church)
Mystic rituals (Sufis, Hasidic)
Life passage events (Weddings,
Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah,
Anniversaries)
Entertainment (Belly Dancing,
Folk Dancing)
8.
9. Vocal Music of Israel
Israel singers have a distinctive vocal style.
They sing with guttural and throaty
enunciation.
10. Two Divisions of Jewish Music
1. Devotional
almost entirely vocal
featured during Sabbath and other holy days
The art of Hazan (leader of prayer in
synagogue) has always been evident in the
culture.
Shofar is a special call to prayer and
repentance; it is sounded on the High Holidays
(the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement)
11. Two Divisions of Jewish Music
2. Secular
instruments and voice are used
played during life passage events
context lies outside the religious domain
very rhythmic and have popular and romantic
texts
12.
13. Instrumental Music of Israel
Hora – a dance that often has strong off
beats and asymmetric meters; uses
accompaniment
14. Instrumental Music of Israel
Accompaniments:
Lute (similar to Philippine banduria)
Laud (similar to Indian sitar)
Darbuk (goblet drum)
24. VOCAL MUSIC VOCAL MUSIC VOCAL MUSIC
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
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Editor's Notes
MODAL MUSIC uses diatonic scales that are not necessarily major or minor and does not use functional harmony as we understand it within tonality.
SALIENT– outstanding, prominent, noticeable, striking
MELODIC – musical
COMPLEXITY – difficulty, intricacy
ORNAMENTATION – enhancement
HASIDIC – Jewish religious sect
BAR MITZVAH – Jewish Babylonian Aramaic word literally meaning “son of commandment”
When a boy comes of age at 13-years-old, he has become a "bar mitzvah" and is recognized by Jewish tradition as having the same rights as a full grown man. A boy who has become a Bar Mitzvah is now morally and ethically responsible for his decisions and actions.
BAT MITZVAH – Jewish Babylonian Aramaic word literally meaning “daughter of commandment”
A religious initiation ceremony for a Jewish girl aged 12 years and one day, regarded as the age of religious maturity.
