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Kitāb Adab Al-Ghināʾ - (Islamic History and Civilization) by Al-Ḥ & asan B Aḥmad B ʿalī Al-Kātib (Hardcover)
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- The Book for the Completion of Musical Knowledge is one of two unique treatises coming down to us from the 11th century; the other is Encompasser of the Arts of Ibn al- Ṭaḥḥān al-Mūsīqī.
- Author(s): Al-Ḥ & asan B Aḥmad B ʿalī Al-Kātib
- 248 Pages
- History, Asia
- Series Name: Islamic History and Civilization
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About the Book
The book is in forty-three chapters and deals with the concept of ṭarab, meaning and effects of melodies, theory, lute fretting and the tone system in the 11th century, musical forms, composition, vocal and instrumental improvisations and ornamentations, voice production and qualities.Book Synopsis
The Book for the Completion of Musical Knowledge is one of two unique treatises coming down to us from the 11th century; the other is Encompasser of the Arts of Ibn al- Ṭaḥḥān al-Mūsīqī. Both are written by practicing musicians and composers, and as such provide, a most welcome musical practices supplement to the tenth-century legacy of music theory and literature, namely, the works of al-Fārābī and al-Iṣfahānī. In composition, al-Kātib provides useful details regarding the process to set a poem to music; in education, he advises students on how to choose a good teacher; in performance, he advises students about to breathe properly and how to ornament vocal and instrumental music.Dimensions (Overall): 9.47 Inches (H) x 6.38 Inches (W) x .71 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 248
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Asia
Series Title: Islamic History and Civilization
Publisher: Brill
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Al-Ḥ & asan B Aḥmad B ʿalī Al-Kātib
Language: English
Street Date: November 21, 2024
TCIN: 1007043347
UPC: 9789004463509
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-8312
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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