This document provides information on the instrumental music of India, Pakistan, Israel, and other West Asian countries. It discusses the classification of instruments in India into five categories - ghan, avanaddh, sushir, tat, and vitat. It also describes the two main vocal styles of singing in Pakistani music - ghazal and qawwali. The document outlines the two divisions of Jewish music as devotional and secular. It notes that Israeli singers have a distinctive vocal style and lists some significant instruments used in the music of Israel and other West Asian countries.
3. 1. Ghan described as a non-
membranous percussive
instrument but with solid
resonators. It is one of the oldest
classes of instrument in India. It
may also be a melodic instrument
or instruments to keep tal.
CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUMENTS IN
INDIA
16. 5. Vitat described as bowed
stringed instruments. This is of
the oldest classifications of
instruments and yet did not
occupy a place in classical
Indian music until the last few
centuries.
19. occupies an important position in the Indian
system of music
literally meaning clap; variously
transliterated as tal, taal or taala
is a regular, repeating rhythmic phrase,
particularly as rendered on a percussive
instrument with an ebb and flow of various
intonations represented as a ''theka''
is the common Indian system of rhythm
TALA
20. Theka - a sequence of drum-syllables or ''bol''
- in Indian classical music, both
Hindustani classical music and Carnatic music
use complex rules to create elaborate patterns
of rhythm
Tabla - most common instrument for keeping
rhythm in Hindustani music
Mridangam - most common instrument for
keeping rhythm in Carnatic music
- also transliterated as mridang
TALA (CONTINUATION)
28. Though Pakistan is part of South Asia, its
western part is considered as an extension of
Central Asia.
Pakistan is known for its unique vocals.
The distinctive Pakistani sound was formed
with multiple influences not only from various
parts of South Asia but it also includes diverse
elements from Central Asia, Persia, Turkey,
and the Arab world.
PAKISTAN
29. 1. Ghazal
traditional expressions of love,
separation, and loneliness; It
tells about both the pain of loss
of the lover and the beauty of
love in spite of that pain.
its structural requirements are
more strict than those of most
poetic forms traditionally
written in English
is considered by many to be one
of the principal poetic forms in
the Persian civilization
can be sung by both men and
women
TWO
VOCAL
STYLES
IN
SINGING
VOCAL
MUSIC OF
PAKISTAN
30. 2. Qawwali
the devotional music of the
Chishti Order
a vibrant musical tradition
that stretches back more
than 700 years
originally performed mainly
at Sufi shrines throughout
the subcontinent and
gained mainstream
popularity
TWO
VOCAL
STYLES
IN
SINGING
VOCAL
MUSIC OF
PAKISTAN
31. Punjabi music strengthens the
importance of musical instruments in
Pakistan.
Punjab is a region in South Asia which is
divided into West Punjab, Pakistan and
East Punjab, India. Bhangra, one of the
most recognized forms of Punjab, is
based on the drum rhythm of dhol.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF PAKISTAN
34. In general, the music of West Asia is modal.
Harmony is not emphasized but rather includes
salient features such as melodic complexity and
ornamentation, including 村 tones and rigorous
rhythmic development.
West Asian music is commonly used during:
- Communal worship (in Mosque, Synagogue and
Church)
- Mystic rituals (Sufis, Hassidic)
- Life passage events (Weddings, Bar Mitzvas, Bat
Mitzvas, Anniversaries)
- Entertainment (Belly Dancing, Folk Dancing)
MUSIC OF WEST ASIA
35. Israeli Music
Israeli singers have a
distinctive vocal style. They
sing with guttural and
throaty enunciation.
VOCAL MUSIC OF ISRAEL
36. 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)
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
TWO DIVISIONS OF JEWISH MUSIC
37. The lute which is similar to the Philippine
banduria and the laud, traces its origins to the
Middle Eastern Oud and Indian sitar.
Goblet drum, darbuk, the tambourine and
other instruments associated with Middle
Eastern music are used as accompaniment.
One of the dances where accompaniment is
used is Hora, a dance that often has strong off
beats and asymmetric meters.
INTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF ISRAEL
42. O U D J M A G A M Q T
Q M B P D M A Q A M S
A D W S T Q P D T R T
M Z Q A W W A L I T A
I D S L G T E Z R Z L
T W A T Z J E W I S A
Z G Z E Q L L W I V L
V A D R B G O B L E T
A T B I U O Z M A L T
S G A O H P I Q A Q M
L J O N E F R D K Q R
M H O R A Z N W A Z N
ACTIVITY: WORD SEARCH
43. 11-12. What are the two divisions of Indian Music?
13-17. tat, vitat, avanadh, sushir, ghan
13. Described as blown air.
14. A percussive instrument that is non
membranous group of musical instrument.
15. Described as bowed stringed instruments.
16. - described as a membranous percussive
instrument.
17. Instruments in this class are plucked
(stringed instruments).
44. 18. Strengtens the music of Pakistan.
19. a sequence of drum-syllables or ''bol''
20. The leader of prayer in synagogue.
21. is a special call to prayer and repentance
22. Traditional expressions of love, separation, and
loneliness; It tells about both the pain of loss of the
lover and the beauty of love in spite of that pain.
23. literally meaning clap.
24. the devotional music of the Chishti Order
25. most common instrument for keeping rhythm in
Hindustani music
PUNJABI MUSIC, HAZAN, TABLE, TALA,
SHOFAR, GHAZAL, TABLE, QAWWALI