The melodic and rhythmic characteristics of the songs of the Badia countryside in Iraq (An analytical study)

Abstract

Songs are related to the life cycle of man, his beliefs, his work, his times of fun, and his fun. The song also constitutes the outcome of the cultural heritage that extends over long centuries. Songs in the life of the individual and the group. Every nation has its own singing heritage, which expresses what suits its nature, environment and artistic taste. Therefore, these songs are considered a cultural heritage transmitted from generation to generation. It is a record of the history of peoples.