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Instruments The Arabic instrument known as the “oud” came from the Arabic word al-oud which became the “lute”--the forerunner to the Western guitar.
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posted on: Nov 19, 2014
Arabic music influenced Spanish flamenco which in turn was an early influence on American jazz.
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