Arabic pop music

Arabic pop music or Arab pop music is a subgenre of pop music and Arabic music.

Arabic pop is mainly produced and originated in Cairo, Egypt; as Egyptian music genre is by far the most widespread within the region.[1] Also Beirut, Lebanon, and Gulf states come as secondary centers. It is an outgrowth of the Arabic film industry (mainly Egyptian movies), also predominantly located in Cairo. Since 2000, various locations in the Gulf countries have been producing Khaleeji pop music.

The primary style is a genre that synthetically combines pop melodies with elements of different Arabic regional styles, called ughniyah (Arabic: أغنية) or in English "song". It uses a wide variety of instruments, including electric guitars or electronic keyboards, as well as traditional Middle Eastern instruments like the oud, darbukka or qanun and many more.[2]

Another characteristic aspect of Arabic pop is the overall tone and mood of the songs. The majority of the songs are in a minor key, and the lyrics tend to focus on longing, melancholy, strife, and generally love issues.

  1. ^ What Each Country's Arabic Dialect Is Perfect For, A history of Egypt as being the culture capital of the region. As such, Egyptian music and films are enjoyed the region over and Arabs from all countries have accustomed themselves to the subtle wordplays and characteristic expressiveness of the Egyptian dialect.
  2. ^ Hong, Y. Euny (2005-06-03). "In the Arab World, Pop Stardom Can Be A Touchy Subject article". The Washington Post.

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