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Excursions in World Music
ISBN: 9780131887855 | 0131887858
Edition: 5thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2008
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This dynamic introductory book takes readers on a vivid exploration into the major musical cultures of the world by first presenting a lively vignette of a musical occasion, and then placing that occasion in the context of a general description of the society and musical culture. KEY TOPICSThe book divides the world into ten major culture areas-and devotes a chapter to each, exploring the musical cultures of such fascinating lands as India, the Middle East, Indonesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. The presentation features a synthetic ... MORE
| List of Recordings | |
| Preface | |
| Introduction | |
| Studying Musics of the World's Cultures Bruno Nettl Our Purpose | |
| Presenting the World of Music Notes on the "Marriage of Figaro" | |
| Certain Basic Assumptions Universals of Music Musical Change, Transmission, and History Musical | |
| Instruments Why Different Cultures Have Different Kinds of Music | |
| The Field of Ethnomusico... MORE | |
| The Music of India Charles Capwell Attending a Music Conference in Calcutta Roots | |
| The Karnatak Recital and Types of Pieces Instruments | |
| The Realm of Indian Music Prospects Bibliography Discography | |
| Music of the Middle East Bruno Nettl Concerts in Tehran Musical and Cultural Values | |
| Middle Eastern Culture and History Melody and Rhythm Ways of Making Music Bibliography Discography | |
| The Music of China | |
| The Contemporary Scene Instrumental Performance at a Teahouse in Shanghai The Qin and Its Music | |
| The Pipa and Its Music Prominent Features in Culture and Music Regional Styles Bibliography Discography | |
| The Music of Japan | |
| Performance in Tokyo Theater Music&n | |
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