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Throughout the region, religion has been a common factor in uniting peoples of different languages, cultures and nations. The predominance of Islam allowed a great deal of Arabic influence to spread through the region rapidly from the 7th century onward. The Arabic scale is strongly melodic, based around various Maqam or modes (also known as Makam in Turkish music). This is similar to the Dastgah of Persian music. While this originates with classical music, the modal system has filtered down into folk, liturgical and even popular music. Unlike much western music, Arabic music includes Quarter Tones halfway between notes, often through the use of stringed instruments (like the Oud ) or the human voice. Further distinguishing characteristics of Middle Eastern and North African music include very complex rhythmic structures, generally tense vocal tone, and a Homophonic Texture . REGIONS & STYLES ''Arabic Classical Music'' ''Algerian Rai'' ''Arabic Pop'' ''Christian Liturgical'' (Coptic, Maronite, etc) ''Egyptian Chaabi & Al-Geel'' ''Berber Music'' ''Israeli Music'' ''Kurdish Music'' ''Nubian Music'' ''Persian Classical Music'' ''Persian Folk Music'' ''Raks Sharqi'' ''Sufi Music'' ''Turkish Classical Music'' ''Turkish Folk Music'' SEE ALSO
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