在今天看来,阿拉伯音乐的称谓是不确切的。因为位于西亚和非洲北部并以阿拉伯民族为主体的国家共有13个,其中以阿拉伯命名的国家只有沙特阿拉伯,而后这个国家由于宗教戒律对音乐文化的限制和影响,致使其音乐文化基础非常薄弱。所以,无论从历史上说,还是从现状上看,采用阿拉伯民族音乐的称谓是较为确切的。在亚洲,印度音乐和中国音乐被公认为是非常重要的音乐。两国音乐具有着悠久的文化传统和完备的理论体系,对其他国家的文化也有着深远的影响。而西亚则由于特殊的地理位置,历史上与西方文化接触 For today, the title of Arabic music is not clear. Because there are 13 countries in West Asia and northern Africa with Arab nationalities as the main body, of which Arab-named countries are only Saudi Arabia, and then the country has a very weak musical and musical foundation because of religious restrictions on musical culture. Therefore, no matter from history or from the current situation, the title of using Arabic national music is more exact. In Asia, Indian and Chinese music are widely recognized as very important music. The music of both countries has a long cultural tradition and a complete theoretical system, and has a profound influence on other countries’ cultures. Western Asia, due to its special geographical location, has historically been in contact with Western culture