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Originating in ancient Mesopotamia and the Middle East, the oud is a fretless, short-necked lute that serves as the central melodic pillar in Arabic, Turkish, and Persian musical traditions. Find upcoming Oud events in Paris below.
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Upcoming Oud Events · Paris
Sound profile
An underground, organic sound.
energy
35
danceability
30
valence
45
grit
25
organicness
100
commerciality
15
tempo
35
vocality
20
About Oud
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia and the Middle East, the oud is a fretless, short-necked lute that serves as the central melodic pillar in Arabic, Turkish, and Persian musical traditions. The genre is characterized by the use of complex microtonal modes known as maqamat and intricate rhythmic cycles called iqa’at, often performed as a solo improvisational taqsim or within a traditional takht ensemble. Its sonic profile is deeply resonant and woody, offering a mood that shifts from profoundly melancholic and introspective to vibrant and rhythmically driving when accompanied by percussion like the darbuka. Historically recognized as the ancestor of the European lute, the oud maintains a vital semantic link between classical Eastern heritage and contemporary global folk traditions.
Also known as: Ud
Parent genre:Traditional Music
Oud events in Paris - FAQ
What is Oud music?+
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia and the Middle East, the oud is a fretless, short-necked lute that serves as the central melodic pillar in Arabic, Turkish, and Persian musical traditions. The genre is characterized by the use of complex microtonal modes known as maqamat and intricate rhythmic cycles called iqa’at, often performed as a solo improvisational taqsim or within a traditional takht ensemble. Its sonic profile is deeply resonant and woody, offering a mood that shifts from profoundly …
What Oud events are in Paris?+
Mood tracks all upcoming Oud events in Paris - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Oud events or upcoming shows this week.
What are the characteristics of Oud music?+
Oud music scores high on organicness (100%), valence (45%), and lower on vocality (20%), commerciality (15%). These qualities shape the typical Oud sound at live events and club nights.
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