Listening exercise :Read the instructions and then answer the questions.
Listen closely to Umm Kulthum’s performance of “Aruh Li Min,” which follows the form of an Egyptian ughniya or “long song.” Listen to each section and provide at least 3 descriptive observations about that section: for example, the sounds of the instruments playing, the reactions of the audience, or the style of the vocal performance.
1. Instrumental introduction (muqaddima) ?
2. Vocal refrain?
3. Repetition of introduction and refrain?