تجربة عبد الحميد حمام في اعادة صياغة الحان الاغاني الشعبية الاردنية باستخدام اسلوب تعدد التصويت

This paper aimed at shedding light on the experience of Abdel Hameed Hamam in recomposing Jordanian folksongs using the polyphonic style. The paper includes an over view of the history of Arabic Polyphony, its categories in Arabic musical composition, and presents some Arabic experiences in the use of Polyphony singing as well. The study also reviews some previous studies regarding Polyphony, presents a biography the life of Abdel Hameed Hamam, and gives examples of his Jordanian musical songs. This paper also discusses characteristics of Abdel Hameed hamam style in processing of Modes (Maqms) and Harmony in Jordanians folk songs. The paper ends with some results and recommendations, and following are the most important: Abdel Hameed Hamam conducted varied experiments in recomposing Arabic tunes, while maintaining the terms of Rhythm, melody, musical phrasing, and intervals. He highlighted the aesthetic of Arabic music in the context of canon and simulation.