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CHAP, v.] 69
CHAPTER V.
MUSIC.
The Egyptians in general are excessively fond of
music ; and yet they regard the study of this fascinating art (like dancing) as unworthy to employ^
any portion of the time of a man of sense; and as
exercising too powerful an effect upon the passions,
and leading a man. into gaiety and dissipation and
vice. Hence it was condemned by the Prophet:
but it is used, notwithstanding, even in religious
ceremonies; especially by the darweeshes. The
Egyptians have very few books on music ; and
these are not understood by their modern musicians.
The natural liking of the Egyptians for music is
shown by their habit of regulating their motions,
and relieving the dulness of their occupations, in
various labours, by songs or chants. Thus do the
boatmen, in rowing, &c. ; the peasants in raising
water; the porters in carrying heavy weights with
poles ; men, boys, and girls, in assisting builders,
by bringing bricks, stones, and mortar, and removing rubbish: so also, the sawyers, reapers, and
many other labourers. Though the music of the
Egyptians is of a style very difficult for foreigners
to acquire or imitate, the children very easily and
early attain it. The practice of chanting the
| Title | An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians - 2 |
| Creator | Lane, Edward William |
| Publisher | C. Knight and Co. |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Date | 1842 |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000081 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | CHAP, v.] 69 CHAPTER V. MUSIC. The Egyptians in general are excessively fond of music ; and yet they regard the study of this fascinating art (like dancing) as unworthy to employ^ any portion of the time of a man of sense; and as exercising too powerful an effect upon the passions, and leading a man. into gaiety and dissipation and vice. Hence it was condemned by the Prophet: but it is used, notwithstanding, even in religious ceremonies; especially by the darweeshes. The Egyptians have very few books on music ; and these are not understood by their modern musicians. The natural liking of the Egyptians for music is shown by their habit of regulating their motions, and relieving the dulness of their occupations, in various labours, by songs or chants. Thus do the boatmen, in rowing, &c. ; the peasants in raising water; the porters in carrying heavy weights with poles ; men, boys, and girls, in assisting builders, by bringing bricks, stones, and mortar, and removing rubbish: so also, the sawyers, reapers, and many other labourers. Though the music of the Egyptians is of a style very difficult for foreigners to acquire or imitate, the children very easily and early attain it. The practice of chanting the |
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