The music of Malaysia the classical, folk and syncretic traditions
"The book categorizes the types of music genres found in Malaysian society and provides an overview of the development of music in that country. Analyses of the music are illustrated with many examples transcribed from original field recordings. Genres discussed include theatrical and dance for...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Abingdon, Oxon
Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group
2017
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| Edition: | Second edition |
| Series: | SOAS musicology
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| Summary: | "The book categorizes the types of music genres found in Malaysian society and provides an overview of the development of music in that country. Analyses of the music are illustrated with many examples transcribed from original field recordings. Genres discussed include theatrical and dance forms, percussion ensembles, vocal and instrumental music and classical music. It is an excellent introduction to and exploration of the country's vibrant musical culture"--Back cover |
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| Item Description: | "An Ashgate book"--Front cover "First edition published by Ashgate 2004." |
| Physical Description: | xxii, 437 pages illustrations, maps, music 24 cm 2 computer discs (4 3/4 in.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9781472465047 (hbk) 9781315223025 (ebk) |