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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Middle East Study Guides, Undated
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Middle East Study Guides
- Dates
- Undated
- Quantity
- 4 audiotapes : EC - 4 audio cassettes; Duration: 2:00:00
- Collection Number
- 2003019
- Summary
- Guides deposited in archives by UW Middle East Studies Center (produced in 1970s)
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
1. Study guide titled: "Arabs, Persians, Courts and Kings: An Introduction to the Music and Musicians of the Middle East"; Kenneth W. Stein, Curriculum Development Coordinator, Center for Near Eastern and North African Studies, University of Michigan, 1977 (w/ cassette)
2. Folder titled: "Near Eastern Relatives of some Western Instruments" (w/ 9 slides and cassette)
3. Folder titled: "Musical Instruments of the Near East" (w/ 17 slides and cassette)
4. Folder titled: "Music in Daily Life of Near East (Grades 4-6)" (w/ 11 slides and cassette)
Documentation: 4 study guides (3 including slides)
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description | Dates |
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| 2003019-0001: Middle East Study Guide 1
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 1
Curriculum packet is titled: "Arabs, Persians, Courts and Kings: An Introduction to the Music and Musicians of the Middle East" 1 st ed., July 1977; Michael Beebie, Principal Designer; Milan Marich, Educational Consultant; and Kenneth W. Stein, Curriculum Development Coordinator. Description of examples are on pg. 17-24 of packet. Contents of the tape:1) Turkish night club music2) Lebanese ud concert3 a) Tar played by Persian speaking musician from Iran3 b) example 2 replayed4) Kanun5) Dombak6) Arabic love song
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1977-07-17 |
| 2003019-0002: Middle East Study Guide 2
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 6
Title: "Near Eastern Relatives of Some Western Instruments" [no date] Description of the nine slides and their correlation with the musical examples are included. Contents of Tape:1) Arab lute2) European lute3) Turkish kemanche4) Turkish military5) Opera "Die Entfuhrung"6) "Izmir March" played by Military Academy band in Turkey
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| 2003019-0003: Middle East Study Guide 3
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 7
Title: "Musical Instruments of the Near East" [no date] Description of the 17 slides and their correlation with the musical examples are included. Contents of Tape: 1) Ud - classical style Taqsim2) Kemanche3) Qanun4) Nai - Turkish dervish ceremony5) Sorna and drum 6) Woman song about birth with tambourine7) Dombak
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| 2003019-0004: Middle East Study Guide 4
1 audiotape : Audio Cassette; Tracks: 7
Title: "Music in Daily Life of the Near East" [no date]Description of 11 slides and their correlation with musical examples is included. Contents of tape:1) Lullaby from Afghanistan2) young boys sing while driving water wheels3) Surkhane or "house of strength"4) Call to Prayer5) Outdoor wedding music in Turkey6) Indoor wedding music from Morocco and Egypt7) Wedding song by Egyptian women
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Middle East--Middle East--General Middle East
Form or Genre Terms
- Sound Recordings
