Cultural Contacts in the Medieval and Early Modern World

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Across
  1. 1. The oud passed through the _______ Road before reaching China.
  2. 4. Since the sarod is _______, the tips of ones fingers are used to enhance sound clarity.
  3. 7. This instrument represents the style of classical North Indian music, which is also referred to as Hindustani music.
  4. 8. In 1475, medieval lute players began using their fingers instead of this to play their instrument.
  5. 10. There was a proliferation of oud music during this period which lasted from the 1st to 5th centuries CE.
  6. 12. Material used on the fingerboard of some Renaissance lutes.
  7. 13. Material used to protect the neck of the oud.
  8. 14. This is an intricate rosette on the face of an instrument, and is similar to that seen on the face of the lute.
Down
  1. 2. The Europeans drew parallels between the lute and this ancient Greek instrument.
  2. 3. A period characterized by a desire to emulate the ancient Romans and Greeks.
  3. 5. "Lute” is derived from this Arabic word which means “of wood.”
  4. 6. Uruk was part of _______, which is modern-day Iraq.
  5. 9. The “first son” of the oud.
  6. 11. The lute was introduced into Europe with the Moorish occupation of this country.