Middle Eastern Dance

About Middle Eastern Music Below you will find pages with information about Middle Eastern music.

Musical Genres Learn about the different musical Genres of the Middle East and listen to examples of each type as well as find out what  styles of dance if any are associated with the different genres of Music.

Maqamat and Ajnas - Musical Structure Learn about the the structure of Middle Eastern music by learning about Maqamat Ajnas by reading  about and listening to examples of commonly used sets.

Musical Trends Read about trends and influences in Middle Eastern music such as Western influence through instrumentation changes  as well as structural components of the music.

Ottoman Musician. 15th Century.  French School.  Located in the University of London, School of Oriental and Arican Studies