The Music of Malaysia - The Classical, Folk and Syncretic Traditions (Hardcover, New edition)

The Music of Malaysia is a history, appreciation and analysis of Malaysian music in its many and varied forms. It was first published in Malay in 1997. This revised and updated edition is the first in English. 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. The Music of Malaysia is an excellent introduction to and exploration of the country's vibrant musical culture.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	SOAS Studies in Music
Release date:	April 2004
First published:	2004
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	494
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-0831-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Non-Western music, traditional & classical Books > Music > Non-Western music, traditional & classical
LSN:	0-7546-0831-X
Barcode:	9780754608318

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