ISBN:
9789004465466
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9004465464
Language:
English
Pages:
XVIII, 353 Seiten
Series Statement:
Islamic history and civilization Volume 184
Uniform Title:
Ḥāwīl-funūn wa-salwat al-maḥzūn
Keywords:
Ibn al-Ṭaḥḥān, Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥasan
;
Music Dictionaries 500-1400
;
Music
;
Arab countries
;
Dictionaries
Abstract:
"Ḥāwīl-Funūn (Encompasser of the Arts) of Ibn al-Ṭaḥḥān (d. ca. 1057) is a medieval Arabic music dictionary that complements other sources because of the practical knowledge of the author who was an accomplished singer, lutenist and composer. The first part in 80 chapters deals with compositions; voice production and characteristics, unison and duet singing, taking care of the voice; preludes, ornaments, ṭarab; the importance of tonality; approaches to teaching; musical and extra-musical behavior at the court; names of Syrian Fatimid and Ishshīdid singers. The second part in 22 chapters includes lute manufacturing, frets placement, stringing and tuning
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis Seite [306]-313
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