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Arabesque (Classical Music)

The name originated in the mid-17th century, it is derrived from the Italian word 'arabesco' which is translated to 'in Arabic Style', from the noun 'Arabo'. The French translation becane 'arabesque', this term peaked in popularity in the mid-nineteenth centruy. Western interpretations of the Arabic style was characterised by Islamic art. The art forms rhythmic linear and intricate geometric patterns to decorate motifs which consists of foilage, fruits or tree leaves. These patterns were found within Islamic architecture, in mosques and palaces.

The name has origins in the middle of the seventeenth century, it is derived from the Italian word 'arabesco' which is translated to 'in Arabic Style', from the noun 'Arabo'. The French translation became arabesque, this term peaked in popularity in the middle of the nineteenth century. Western interpretations of the Arabic style was characterised by Islamic art, and then implemented in the musical sphere. The art form entails rhythmic linear and intricate geometric patterns to decorate motifs which consists of foliage, fruits or tree leaves. These patterns were found within Islamic architecture, in mosques and palaces.

The name has origins in the middle of the seventeenth century, it is derived from the Italian word 'arabesco' which is translated to 'in Arabic Style', from the noun 'Arabo'. The French translation became arabesque, this term peaked in popularity in the middle of the nineteenth century. Western interpretations of the Arabic style was characterised by Islamic art, and then implemented in the musical sphere. The art form entails rhythmic linear and intricate geometric patterns to decorate motifs which consists of foliage, fruits or tree leaves. These patterns were found within Islamic architecture, in mosques and palaces. The implemenation in music involves a "highly ornamental melody" in which the visual ornamentation is represented in the compositon. It uses three compositional devices. The decoration of a theme using counterpoint, the use of grumpetti (turns) to decorate themes, and harmonies that rapidly change without hasting the piece forward. These devices create the effect of 'Frozen Music'.

The most well-known are Claude Debussy's Deux Arabesques, composed in 1888 and 1891, respectively.