Synagogue Song: An Introduction to Concepts, Theories and Customs

by Jonathan L. Friedmann

Throughout history, music has been a fixture of Jewish religious life. Musical references appear in biblical accounts of the Red Sea crossing and King Solomon's coronation, and music continues to play a central role in virtually every Jewish occasion. Through 100 brief chapters, this volume considers theoretical approaches to the study of Jewish sacred music. Topics include the diversity of Jewish music, the interaction of music and identity,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786470615
• ISBN13: 9780786470617
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 203 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher