About Music of Iraq
Music of Iraq is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Middle East.
From Wikipedia
The music of Iraq (Arabic: موسيقى عراقية mūsīqā ʿirāqiyya) spans numerous genres across many different cultures and ethnic groups, including Mesopotamian Arabic, Assyrian, Kurdish, and Turkmen, among others. Apart from the traditional music of these peoples, Iraqi music includes contemporary music styles like pop, rock, soul and urban contemporary. Prominent instruments used in the production of many Iraqi musical works include the oud, Iraqi santur, and riq.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Iraq.
Related genres
Arabic music
music of the Arab world
Byzantine music
music in the tradition of the Byzantine Empire
Music of Turkey
music and musical traditions of Turkey and Ottoman music
Music of Egypt
musical culture of Egypt
Music of Iran
Iran
Music of Cyprus
overview of musical traditions in Cyprus
Music of Syria
musical culture of Syria
Music of Lebanon
music and musical traditions of Lebanon
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Iraq?
Music of Iraq is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Middle East.