The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Author: Robert C. Provine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2195
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1351544292

This volume explores not only the close ties that link the cultures and musics of East and Northeast Asia, but also the distinctive features that separate them.

East Asia

East Asia
Author: Robert C. Provine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1152
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780824060411

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Author: Bruno Nettl
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 11024
Release: 1999-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780815318651

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Musicis the first encyclopedia to tell the complete story of music, culture by culture. Each volume includes an overview of the region, a survey of its musical heritage, traditions and themes; and a description of specific musical genres, practices, and performances. Music as an expression of art, life, and culture Recognizing music as a vital social and cultural force, each volume ofThe Garland Encyclopedia of World Musicfocuses on a single region and examines the role of music in the lives, arts, and culture of its people. Generously illustrated-and organized for easy access Articles are illustrated with photographs that show musicians, musical instrument, and the cultural context of dances, rituals, and ceremonies. Drawings, maps, and musical examples in notation also illuminate the coverage. For easy reference, each volume provides an extensive glossary, with special emphasis on non-English terms. Listen tothe music-an audio CD accompanies each volume Each regional volume ofThe Garland Encyclopedia of World Musicincludes an audio CD that provides over one hours of musical examples keyed to the text. Special features *Exceptionally strong emphasis on music in a cultural context *A comprehensive treatment of music cultures that usually are split among multiple national entries *International musical authorities, including African, Asian, Pacific, South American, Caribbean, European, and North American scholars *Multidisciplinary scholarship, utilizing the latest research and methodologies *Timely coverage takes you through the 1990s *Coverage of popular music, which is often absent from other encyclopedias *Examination of art music composition throughout the world *User friendly *A thorough index gives quick access *A glossary defines unfamiliar terms, particularly non-English ones *A discography identifies commercial recordings availableto the reader *Musical examples supplement and enrich the musical descriptions *Illustrations complement the text Available as a set or as single volumes: *The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1: Africa 872 pp*[0-8240-6035-0] *The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 2: South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean 1104 pp*[0-8240-4947-0] *The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 3: The United States and Canada 1390 pp*[0-8240-4944-6] *The Garland Encyclopedia of WorldMusic, Volume 4: Southeast Asia 1050 pp*[0-8240-6040-7] *The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 5: South Asia: The Indian Subcontinent 1104 pp*[0-8240-4946-2] *The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 6: The Middle East 1200 pp*[0-8240-6042-3] *TheGarland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 7: East Asia: China, Japan, and Korea 1192 pp*[0-8240-6041-5] *TheGarland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 8: Europe 1176 pp*[0-8240-6034-2] *The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 9: Australia and the PacificIslands 1116 pp*[0-8240-6038-5] *The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 10: The World's Music: General Perspectives and Reference Tools 800 pp*[0-8153-1084-6]

Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan

Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan
Author: Jennifer Milioto Matsue
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2015-07-16
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1317649540

Focus: Music in Contemporary Japan explores a diversity of musics performed in Japan today, ranging from folk song to classical music, the songs of geisha to the screaming of underground rock, with a specific look at the increasingly popular world of taiko (ensemble drumming). Discussion of contemporary musical practice is situated within broader frames of musical and sociopolitical history, processes of globalization and cosmopolitanism, and the continued search for Japanese identity through artistic expression. It explores how the Japanese have long negotiated cultural identity through musical practice in three parts: Part I, "Japanese Music and Culture," provides an overview of the key characteristics of Japanese culture that inform musical performance, such as the attitude towards the natural environment, changes in ruling powers, dominant religious forms, and historical processes of cultural exchange. Part II, "Sounding Japan," describes the elements that distinguish traditional Japanese music and then explores how music has changed in the modern era under the influence of Western music and ideology. Part III, "Focusing In: Identity, Meaning and Japanese Drumming in Kyoto," is based on fieldwork with musicians and explores the position of Japanese drumming within Kyoto. It focuses on four case studies that paint a vivid picture of each respective site, the music that is practiced, and the pedagogy and creative processes of each group. The downloadable resources include examples of Japanese music that illustrate specific elements and key genres introduced in the text. A companion website includes additional audio-visual sources discussed in detail in the text. Jennifer Milioto Matsue is an Associate Professor at Union College and specializes in modern Japanese music and culture.

Studies on a Global History of Music

Studies on a Global History of Music
Author: Reinhard Strohm
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2018-04-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1351672746

The idea of a global history of music may be traced back to the Enlightenment, and today, the question of a conceptual framework for a history of music that pays due attention to global relationships in music is often raised. But how might a historical interpretation of those relationships proceed? How should it position, or justify, itself? What would 'Western music' look like in an account of music history that aspires to be truly global? The studies presented in this volume aim to promote post-European historical thinking. They are based on the idea that a global history of music cannot be one single, hegemonic history. They rather explore the paradigms and terminologies that might describe a history of many different voices. The chapters address historical practices and interpretations of music in different parts of the world, from Japan to Argentina and from Mexico to India. Many of these narratives are about relations between these cultures and the Western tradition; several also consider socio-political and historical circumstances that have affected music in the various regions. The book addresses aspects that Western musical historiography has tended to neglect even when looking at its own culture: performance, dance, nostalgia, topicality, enlightenment, the relationships between traditional, classical, and pop musics, and the regards croisés between European, Asian, or Latin American interpretations of each other’s musical traditions. These studies have been derived from the Balzan Musicology Project Towards a Global History of Music (2013–2016), which was funded by the International Balzan Foundation through the award of the Balzan Prize in Musicology to the editor, and designed by music historians and ethnomusicologists together. A global history of music may never be written in its entirety, but will rather be realised through interaction, practice, and discussion, in all parts of the world.