Musical Instruments and Sound-Producing Objects of Oceania: The Collections of the Australian Museum

by Michael Atherton

This book contributes to our knowledge and awareness of musical instruments and sound-producing objects in the region called Oceania. The author uses principles of organology to describe a research project at the Australian Museum. He explains the classification, provenance and cultural significance of diverse objects that were individually examined and measured. Four main sections are reflecting the regions of Oceania: Indigenous Australia, Melanesia,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3034306180
• ISBN13: 9783034306188
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Peter Lang Group Ag, International Academic P
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.8"