Musics of Many Cultures: An Introduction

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The foremost authorities in the field of music from around the world have contributed twenty original essays for this volume, edited by Elizabeth May. Only European musics have been omitted, except insofar as they affect other musics discussed here. North American music is represented by the musics of the Native Americans and the Alaskan Eskimos.

The essays are profusely illustrated with maps, drawings, diagrams, photographs, and music examples...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520047788
• ISBN13: 9780520047785
• Release Date: March 1983
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.4" x 9.9"

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In-Depth Essays, Photos & Diagrams on Musics Around the World

From back cover: "The foremost authorities in the field of music from around the world have contributed 20 original essays for this volume, edited by Elizabeth May. Only European musics have been omitted, except insofar as they affect other musics discussed here North American music is represented by musics of the Native Americans and the Alaskan Eskimos. The essays are profusely illustrated with maps, drawings, diagrams, photographs, and music examples. There are extensive glossaries, bibliographies, and annotated film lists. " ***** Contents Include: * Ethno-musicology: Definitions, Directions, and Problems (Bruno Nettl) ASIA * Evolution and Revolution in Chinese Music (K. Han & Lindy Li Mark) * Certain Experiences in Korean Music (Kang-sook Lee) * Some of Japan's Musics and Musical Principles (W. P. Malm) * The Music of Thailands (D. Morton) * Some Principles of Indian Classical Music (B. C. Wade) SOUTH PACIFIC * Musical Strata in Sumatra, Java, and Bali (M. J. Kartomi) * Polynesian Music and Dance (A. Kaeppler) * The Traditional Music of the Australian Aborigines (T. A. Jones) AFRICA * Music South of the Sahara (Atta Annan Mensah) * Trends in the Black Music of South Africa, 1959-1969 (J. Blacking) * Anlo Ewe Music in Anyako, Volta Region, Ghana (A. Ladzekpo & K. Ladzekpo) * The Music of Ethiopia (C. T. Kimberlin) MIDDLE EAST * Secular Classical Music in the Arabic Near East (J. Pacholczyk) * Classical Iranian Music (E. Zonis) * On Jewish Music (A. Schwadron) THE AMERICAS * North American Native Music (D. McAllester) * Music of the Alaskan Eskimos (L. Koranda) * Symbol and Function in South American Indian Music (D. Olsen) * Folk Music of South America - A Musical Mosaic (D. Olsen)