num_pages: 360
description: This study analyzes the theory and practice of Persian singing (Avaz), demonstrating the centrality of Persian elements in the music of the Islamic Middle Ages, their relevance to both contemporary and traditional Iranian music, and their interaction with classical Persian poetry and metrics. Miller, a scholar of Persian language and music, teaches Middle Eastern music at Brigham Young U. (and jazz at the U. of Utah). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Music and Song in Persia: The Art of Avaz
titlecomplete: Music and Song in Persia: The Art of Avaz
publisher: Univ of Utah Pr