Iranian music is one of the most ancient auditory treasures in the world, and historical documents are proof of its authenticity, richness, and impact on the songs of other lands. However, given the numerous historical vicissitudes and the constraints and problems of the recent centuries, there have been some ambiguities to clearly draw the relationship between current songs and the ancient musical heritage of this land.
What is known today as Iranian music is the remnants of songs from the Qajar era, which have been handed down to us in the form of various Iranian music Dastgah (musical modal systems). Of course, cultural, social, and political revolutions that have taken place throughout this time have been influential in the way these songs are performed.
Familiarizing oneself with the history of music in Iran from ancient times up to now will provide a clearer image of the status of this music on the world stage, and it will pave the way for a deeper and better understanding of Iranian musical features.
This educational course reviews the most prominent historical reformations and their impact on Iranian music, and it will describe and elaborate on the changes that music in Iran has gone through as follows:
For some specific historical eras, it may be deemed necessary to invite expert researchers for that era and hold separate workshops.
The sessions of this course are arranged in 28 hours, in the following order:
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