Traditional Music in Jordan: A Deep Dive into Jordanian Musical Heritage
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Traditional music in Jordan
In addition to popular music – folklore, and “according to the opinions of some
musicologists – there is other artistic music, but with a difference in the degree of
its refinement and function, it requires better made instruments.” Accuracy and
mastery needs more diverse musical scales, a more organized and coordinated
musical language, and a longer learning time. This music is created with artistic
precision, and is based on solid theories and delicate aesthetic formulas, and it
cannot be considered simple folklore.
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The traditional music of Jordan has a long history. Rural
zajal songs, with improvised poetry played with a
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rabab, and reed pipe
ensemble accompanying is popular.
Oud:
Rabab:
Reed pipe
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folk music, type of traditional and generally rural music that originally
was passed down through families and other small social groups.
Typically, folk music, like folk literature, lives in oral tradition; it is
learned through hearing rather than reading.
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Folk metal.
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Folk rock.
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Neofolk.
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Anti-folk.
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Skiffle.
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The festival features
folklore dances performed by local and
international groups, ballet, concerts, plays, opera, popular singers as
well as sales of traditional handicrafts
. All this is done in the ruins of
Jerash brilliantly floodlit dramatic.
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Dabke is a popular Arab folk dance
The dance is done on a variety of occasions but is
most popular at weddings. While there are many variations of Dabkeh, it generally
involves a long chain of dancers who perform a range of synchronized steps, stomps,
jumps, and kicks.
Interview:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQX8C-7zLsk2slIsYE3SsYWF0GtmPRnZ/view?usp=drive_link
Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-CftnpxhZ-2SomtutKCQ3s1TgyKmKwZ/view?usp=drive_link
Done by:
PowerPoint: Elina + Bezawit
Interview: Adam
Pictures : Osama
Video : Bezawit
Explore the rich tradition of traditional music in Jordan, ranging from popular folklore to refined artistic compositions. Learn about traditional instruments, the significance of folk music, and cultural events like the Jerash festival and the popular Arab dance, Dabke. Immerse yourself in the vibrant musical tapestry of Jordan.
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Traditional music in Jordan
Traditional music in Jordan In addition to popular music folklore, and according to the opinions of some musicologists there is other artistic music, but with a difference in the degree of its refinement and function, it requires better made instruments. Accuracy and mastery needs more diverse musical scales, a more organized and coordinated musical language, and a longer learning time. This music is created with artistic precision, and is based on solid theories and delicate aesthetic formulas, and it cannot be considered simple folklore. Did you know? Traditional artistic music in Jordan has the same characteristics and Arabic traditions as it is homophonic
Instruments The traditional music of Jordan has a long history. Rural zajal songs, with improvised poetry played with a oud, rabab, and reed pipe ensemble accompanying is popular. Reed pipe
Music folk music, type of traditional and generally rural music that originally was passed down through families and other small social groups. Typically, folk music, like folk literature, lives in oral tradition; it is learned through hearing rather than reading. Traditional folk music Folk metal. Folk rock. Neofolk. Anti-folk. Skiffle.
Jerash festival The festival features folklore dances performed by local and international groups, ballet, concerts, plays, opera, popular singers as well as sales of traditional handicrafts. All this is done in the ruins of Jerash brilliantly floodlit dramatic.
Amman Dabke Dabke is a popular Arab folk dance The dance is done on a variety of occasions but is most popular at weddings. While there are many variations of Dabkeh, it generally involves a long chain of dancers who perform a range of synchronized steps, stomps, jumps, and kicks.
Interview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQX8C-7zLsk2slIsYE3SsYWF0GtmPRnZ/view?usp=drive_link Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-CftnpxhZ-2SomtutKCQ3s1TgyKmKwZ/view?usp=drive_link Done by: PowerPoint: Elina + Bezawit Interview: Adam Pictures : Osama Video : Bezawit
