448 Pages
by
Routledge
448 Pages
231 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
448 Pages
231 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The Safavid era (1501–1722) is one of the most important in the history of Persian culture, celebrated especially for its architecture and art, including miniature paintings that frequently represent singers and instrumentalists. Their presence reflects a sophisticated tradition of music making that was an integral part of court life, yet it is one that remains little known, for the musicological... Read more
1. Introduction
2. Fragments
3. Modes
4. Combinations
5. Retrospect 1
6. Conclusions
7. Rhythm
8. Retrospect 2
9. Prospect 1
10. Formal interlude
11. Prospect 2
12. Text
13. Bibliography
Biography
Owen Wright is Emeritus Professor of Musicology of the Middle East at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
