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About Persian traditional music
Persian traditional music is a music genre that emerged in Iran. It is usually classed as a form of music of Iran and maqāmic music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Mohammad-Reza Shajarian.
Persian traditional music has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Sasanian music and Dastgah music.
From Wikipedia
Persian traditional music or Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music or Iranian classical music, refers to the classical music of Iran (historically known as Persia). It consists of characteristics developed through the country's classical, medieval, and contemporary eras. It also influenced areas and regions that are considered part of Greater Iran.
Due to the exchange of musical science throughout history, many of Iran's classical modes are related to those of its neighboring cultures.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Persian traditional music.
- ↑ music of Iran
- ↑ maqāmic music
- ↓ Sasanian music
- ↓ Dastgah music
Key artists
- Mohammad-Reza Shajarian
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Persian traditional music?
Persian traditional music is a music genre that emerged in Iran. It is usually classed as a form of music of Iran and maqāmic music.
Where and when did Persian traditional music originate?
Persian traditional music originated in Iran.
Who are famous Persian traditional music artists?
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q11223087 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Persian traditional music – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Mahoor Paravaneh by Parvaneh Poem: Saadi Shirazi Cithares: Habib Samaey – Public domain