2007-01-25 17:19:58 · 4 answers · asked by TanyaAgha 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
In 1923, many ethnic Greeks from Asia Minor fled to Greece as a result of the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). And brought with them Arabic and Turkish influence on their music. the influence is very clear, and adds to the cultural similarities Greeks have with the Middle East.
Eastern music compared to western music uses a different tone scale. While Western music incorporates what in known as half step intervals and is said to be horizontal, Eastern music uses quarter tone scales and is said to be vertical.
2007-01-25 17:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by ThinkaboutThis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean ancient Hellenistic Greece, as in before Christianity, then it is because the Greek empire included parts of what is now the middle east. the ancient modes and contrapuntal style of writing is very "middle-eastern" to our western ears.
2007-01-25 18:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by fourdmike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Southern Italy became abode to many civilizations, such because of the fact the Arabs and Greeks. additionally, the Mediterranean basin had constantly been an significant direction, no longer purely for commerce, yet in addition for cultural exchanges. it is why you will hear that center jap sound in many Italian or Greek songs and familiar music.
2016-11-01 08:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by trevathan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to be funny or insulting, but take a look at a map, and see where it's located. It's not like it's in South America.
2007-01-26 02:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by srpski 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋