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Excursions in World Music by Philip V. Bohlman, Isabel K. F. Wong, Bruno Nettl, Charles Capwell and Thomas Turino (2004, Perfect, Revised edition)

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For undergraduate courses in World Music and Introductory Ethnomusicology, and for use as a supplementary text in general Music Appreciation courses. This dynamic introductory text takes students on a vivid exploration into the major musical cultures of the world by first presenting a lively vignette of a musical occasion, and then placing that occasion in the context of a general description of the society and musical culture.

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Publisher
Prentice Hall PTR
ISBN-10
0131403052
ISBN-13
9780131403055
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2504426

Product Key Features

Book Title
Excursions in World Music
Author
Thomas Turino, Bruno Nettl, Isabel K. F. Wong, Charles Capwell, Philip V. Bohlman
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / International
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Music
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.2in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Mt90.E95 2004
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
4
Table of Content
1. Introduction: Studying Musics of the World's Cultures, Bruno Nettl . Our Purpose: Presenting the World of Music. Notes on The Marriage of Figaro . Certain Basic Assumptions. Universals of Music. Musical Change, Transmission, and History. Musical Instruments. Why Do Different Cultures Have Different Kinds of Music. The Field of Ethnomusicology. 2. The Music of India, Charles Capwell . Attending a Music Conference in Calcutta. Roots. The Karnatak Recital and Types of Pieces. Instruments. The Realm of Indian Music. Prospects. 3. Music of the Middle East, Bruno Nettl . Concerts in Tehran. Music and Cultural Values. Middle Eastern Culture and History. Melody and Rhythm. Ways of Making Music. 4. The Music of China, Isabel K.F. Wong . The Contemporary Scene. Instrumental Performance at a Teahouse in Shanghai. The Qin and Its Music. The Pipa and Its Music. Prominent Features in Culture and Music. Regional Styles. 5. The Music of Japan, Isabel K.F. Wong . Hogaku Performance in Tokyo. Theater Music. The Religious Traditions. A Concert and a Court Tradition. General Tendencies and Characteristics of Hogaku. 6. The Music of Indonesia, Charles Capwell . Javanese Music in Chicago. The Javanese Gamelan. The Cultural and Historical Significance of Javanese Gamelan Music. Music in Bali. The Influence of Foreign Artists and Tourists. Four Kinds of Popular Music in Java. Unity in Diversity. 7. The Music of Sub-Saharan Africa, Thomas Turino . A Shona Mbira Performance in Zimbabwe. The Mbira and Some General Principles of African Music. Africa General and Africa Specific. Musical Values, Practices, and Social Style. A Sampling of Instruments. Urban-Popular Music Traditions. 8. The Musical Culture of Europe, Philip V. Bohlman . Music in the Life of Modern Vienna. Europe as a Music Culture. Ideas about Music. Musical Instruments. History and Social Structure in European Musical Life. European Music in the Late Twentieth Century. 9. Music in Latin America, Thomas Turino . An Andean Mestizo Fiesta in Paucartambo, Peru. Sociocultural Heritages and Historical Background. Mestizo Musical Values and Musical Style. Native American Musical Values and Musical Style. African-American Musical Values and Styles. 10. Native American Music, Bruno Nettl "North American Indian Days." Some Older Ceremonial Traditions. The World of Native American Cultures and Music. Ideas about Music. Musical Instruments. Aspects of the History of American Indian Music. 11. Ethnic North America, Philip V. Bohlman . Music at the Urban Folk Festival. The Multiplicity of Musics in North America. Ideas about Music. Musical Instruments. Social Structure/Musical Structure. The Music of an African-American Community. Contemporary and Popular Ethnic Musics. Glossary. Index.
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2003-048683
Dewey Decimal
780.9
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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by charlotte_maeJan 01, 2009
Excursions in World Music by Bruno Nettl (2004)
I had to buy for a university level music class, overall good book...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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by etcterasMar 04, 2007
it is a history of art and culture book
its an ok book, i bought it for my class, and it was required. i havent read much of it, and will probably end up selling it once the class ends.

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