Music Cultures of the Pacific, the Near East, and Asia (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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The purpose of this book is to survey the basic kinds of music and musical instruments found in the major oriental civilizations and in the island cultures of the Eastern Hemisphere. It is also intended as an introduction to the basic attitudes, techniques, and nomenclature of the discipline of ethnomusicology. Presents a romanization of the book of vocal examples along with a translation or explanation of their meaning. A sonic glossary index at the end of each chapter shows all non-western terms in alphabetical order including a unique prononciation audio cassette. The inclusion of human figures in all new drawings add information about playing positions as well as instrument designs. Contains a unique cassette of pronunciations by noted and qualified speakers.

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The purpose of this book is to survey the basic kinds of music and musical instruments found in the major oriental civilizations and in the island cultures of the Eastern Hemisphere. It is also intended as an introduction to the basic attitudes, techniques, and nomenclature of the discipline of ethnomusicology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (November 10, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131823876
• ISBN-13: 978-0131823877
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #675,963 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good music text, April 18, 2009

By	R. Bagula "Roger L. Bagula" (Lakeside, Ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Music Cultures of the Pacific, the Near East and Asia (Prentice Hall History of Music Series) (Paperback)

I could wish that the scores had been done better, but the text gives you a better feel for music cultures that are truly unique.
The pictures of the instruments is a real help.
The west seems to be really only ahead in mechanical reproduction of music,
not instrumentation of even music theory.
Indian music has a very wide theory and long tradition.