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The Repertoire of Iraqi Maqam Rob Simms
The Repertoire of Iraqi Maqam
Rob Simms
The classical music of Iraq, known as Iraqi Maqam, features classical and vernacular poetry sung by a virtuoso soloist and accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble. It is a remarkably cosmopolitan art, sharing many features with neighboring classical traditions, particularly Iranian. Its repertoire consists of orally transmitted, multi-sectione
208 pages, illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | December 23, 2003 |
| ISBN13 | 9780810847583 |
| Publishers | Scarecrow Press |
| Pages | 208 |
| Dimensions | 226 × 282 × 17 mm · 764 g |
| Language | English |