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Rise Of Music in the Ancient World: East and West- The

In this groundbreaking- all-encompassing work- an eminent musicologist explores the evolution of music. It ranges from the ecstatic singing and Shaman songs of early civilizations to the development of more structured styles in Egypt- East Asia- India- Greece- Rome- the Middle East- and Europe. Eight plates of illustrations depict players and orchestras from China- Korea- Burma- India- and Egypt.
A survey of music in early societies leads to examinations of comparative musicology and its methods- melodic styles- rhythm and instrumental music- and polyphony. Advancing to the Western Orient and Eastern Asia- the author discusses musical systems in general- along with the concepts of scales- melody and rhythm- and notation. Subsequent chapters explore India's Vedic chants and ragas- the early modes of Greece and Rome- and the influence of the music of Islam. The book concludes with a look at the puzzle of medieval tonality and the conflict between European vocal and instrumental styles.

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Series Title
Dover Books on Music
Call Number
780.9 Sac c.1
Publisher
Mineola- New York : Dover Publications.,
Collation
336 hlm.
Language
English
ISBN/ISSN
9780486466613
Classification
Music (780-789)
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Subject(s)
Music
History & Criticism
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