The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: East Asia: China, Japan, and Korea [With Audio CD]

ISBN-13: 9780824060411 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 1190 str.

Robert C. Provine; J. Lawrence Witzleben; Yosihiro Tokumaru

Opis

Recognizing music as a vital social and cultural force, each volume of this set of book on geographical areas of world music focuses on a single region and examines the role of music in the lives, arts and culture of its people. This volume describes the essential fabric of East Asia and then explores the traditions, performance practices, and themes that bind the music together into a dynamic tapestry of art and daily life. The coverage provides an overview of the region, reviews its music heritage and scholarship, and describes specific musical cultures, genres, and traditions. The entire set is available at an introductory price of u750.00, each volume being sent as it is published."

Recenzje

"This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in depth perspective on world music... It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and comprehensive, scholarly entries. Each regional volume includes a CD sampler of that region's music. This source will have wide appeal to both the novice and expert." -- Dartmouth Medal Committee
"This valuable set is nearly finished. Volume 7 follows the other volumes in quantity and organization...Highly recommended." -- Choice
"The 76 articles cover not just music, but its relation to history, theater, dance, and the visual arts...Highly recommended..." -- Library Journal

Spis treści

Audio Examples, About The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Preface, NoteonTransliteration, ContributingAuthors, Maps, Part 1: An Introduction to East Asian Musics and Cultures, Part 2: Issues and Processes in East Asian Musics, Part 3: China, Part 4: Japan, Part 5: Korea, Part 6: Inner Asia, Glossary, A Guide to Publications on East Asian Music,  A Guide to Recordings of East Asian Music, A Guide to Films and Videos of East Asian Music, Notes on the Audio Examples, Index

O autorze

Robert C. Provine, Yosihiko Tokumaru, J. Lawrence Witzleben