Qatquta Sings Us the Taqtuqa

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  • Language : Arabic
  • Children Books : Ages 6-10, Ages 11-13
  • Author : Hilmi al-Touni
  • ISBN : 6221102026277
  • Year : 2010

Teaches us about taqtuqa, a popular vocal musical genre, sung in local Arabic dialect, as well as many other things about Arabic music including the different instruments used in an oriental orchestra and the music genres. The book closes with the very successful illustration of the full orchestra accompanying Qatquta who sings a well-known stanza of taqtuqa, the oud in his hands.

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Book Details

Title Qatquta Sings Us the Taqtuqa
Language Arabic
Author
ISBN 6221102026277
Year
Native Title قطقوطة تغنى لنا طقطوقة
Binding Hardcover
Edition 1st Edition
Pages 36
Children Book Format Picture Books
Native Author Name حلمى التونى
Size 30 cm

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