6th Grade Social Studies March 2014 | Page 19

Music in Egypt By Kristina Kasper Music in Egypt has a very long history. Did you know some classical songs in Egypt Did you know Egypt plays a big role in music history? Music is a daily activity in Egyptian life. Also there are a lot of could last a hour. Also music is played everyday in Egypt and concerts are held almost every night. present-day instruments originated from Egypt, present-day genres have their own name in Egypt, and Egypt has a long musical history. Musical instruments play a hug role in Egyptian history. Some instruments like the oboe and the clarinet originate from Egypt. Also did you know that a instrument called the quann has 81 strings? Also the oud is like a drum. (A group of Egyptians playing in a ceremony) Genres are also very important in Egyptian music history. There is a improv genre in Egypt called shaabi. Pop in English is called jeel in Egypt and varies in many different instruments. Music has always played a major role in the earth for many different reasons. Music in Egypt was mad