The musical language Elements of Persian musical language: modes, rhythm and syntax
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Dariush Talai * |
Assistant professor University of Tehran |
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Abstract: (14173 Views) |
In treating the subject of musical language, a Persian musician would be intrinsically
drawn to the structural similarities between the Persian music and language. Indeed
Persian music and language are extremely related in their metrics, intonations and
structural phrases (syntax). Although we will draw upon this relationship, our aim in this
article is to present “music as a language,” consisting of acoustic, melodic, and rhythmic,
elements, which together create a musical expression or a “musical language.” Persian music is a modal music. It applies a multi-modal system called the dastgâh
which presents a macro form for a performance. This form refers to melodic models, each
called a gushe, along with rhythmic compositions, including pishdarâmad, charmezrâb,
tasnif, and reng. Basically Persian music has been preserved and transmitted through
a collection of melodies. These canonical melodies, which serve as models for all
compositions and improvisations are organized into a body of music referred to as the
radif, including seven dastgâhs and their derivatives.
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Keywords: Dastgâh as the macro-system, Intervals in theory and practice, Rhythm, Melody, The anatomy of gushe, The dastgâh in performanc |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Special Received: 2015/03/11 | Accepted: 2015/03/11
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