MUSC 2270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Hindustani Classical Music, Timpani, Turkish Tambur
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Sufism is based on islam, but is a mystical dimension of islam (not all muslims consider it a legitimate expression of islam) Many rituals of music, dance, recitation, poetry. Text is very important, vocals are valued (different from hindustani music where instruments are valued) Na"at = similar to a ghazal but different ordering of the sections. A ritual ceremony (1-2 hours long); same ritual order of rhythms. Starts in free rhythm, becomes more rhythmic, then drums enter (very rhythmic and metric) steady increase in rhythm. Cycling rhythm of 5ths (clap, wave, clap, wave, wave) Musical vs cultural value these pieces are metric, but specifically used in ritual. Aerophone (an upright flute, similar to a recorder), about 1. 5-3 ft in length. No mouthpiece just a hole; create mouthpiece with own teeth. Need separate neys for different maqams (scales) Groups of sufis who recite religious texts and perform a ritual of whirling dances. Play at teahouses, streets, weddings, religious ceremonies.
