World music a global journey / by Miller, Terry E., Shahriari, Andrew C.

Table of Contents: “…Before the trip begins : fundamental issues -- Aural analysis : listening to the world's music -- Cultural considerations : beyond the sounds themselves -- Oceania : voices of land and sea -- South Asia : music with a spiritual dimension -- Southeast Asia : a land of bamboo and bronze -- East Asia : ancient echoes in the modern world -- The Middle East : music in the cradle of great religions -- Sub-Saharan Africa : the rhythms of community -- Europe : harmony and hierarchy -- The Caribbean : musical energy of island peoples -- Central and South America : New World recipes -- North America : diverse peoples, diverse musics -- Discovering yourself through music.…”
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