MUSIC OF ISRAELUnit 3: South, Central, and West Asian Music

Lesson 3

Mr. CARLO JUSTINO J. LUNA

Malabanias Integrated School

Angeles City

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Capital:Jerusalem

Largest City:Jerusalem

Official Language:Hebrew, Arabic

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Demonym:Israeli

Currency:Shekel (ILS)

Religion:Judaism (74.8%)

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The music of West Asia is modal.

Harmony is not emphasized but rather includes salient features such as melodic complexity and ornamentation.

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West Asian music is commonly used during: Communal worship (in Mosque,

Synagogue and Church) Mystic rituals (Sufis, Hasidic) Life passage events (Weddings,

Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Anniversaries)

Entertainment (Belly Dancing, Folk Dancing)

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VOCAL MUSIC

Vocal Music of Israel Israel singers have a distinctive vocal style. They sing with guttural and throaty

enunciation.

Two Divisions of Jewish Music

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)

Two Divisions of Jewish Music

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

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Instrumental Music of Israel Hora – a dance that often has strong off

beats and asymmetric meters; uses accompaniment

Instrumental Music of IsraelAccompaniments: Lute (similar to Philippine banduria) Laud (similar to Indian sitar) Darbuk (goblet drum)

Significant Instruments of Israel

Jewish Lyre Psalterion

Shofar

Other Significant Instruments of Arab Countries

GobletToft

Other Significant Middle Eastern Instruments

Oud Darbuk

LET’S SING!

THANK YOU!Lesson 3: Music of Pakistan

Mr. CARLO JUSTINO J. LUNA

Malabanias Integrated School

Angeles City