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Musics of Many Cultures
Elizabeth May
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Description for Musics of Many Cultures
Paperback. Originally published with records, this edition does not include the records. Editor(s): May, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 454 pages, illustrations, maps, music. BIC Classification: AVGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 254 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1172.
The foremost authorities in the field of music from around the world have contributed twenty original essays for this volume, edited by Elizabeth May. Only European musics have been omitted, except insofar as they affect other musics discussed here. North American music is represented by the musics of the Native Americans and the Alaskan Eskimos. The essays are profusely illustrated with maps, drawings, diagrams, photographs, and music examples. There are extensive glossaries, bibliographies, and annotated film lists. The book is directed to readers seriously interested in acquainting themselves with musics beyond the confines of Western musicology. Contributors include Bruno Nettl, ... Read more
The foremost authorities in the field of music from around the world have contributed twenty original essays for this volume, edited by Elizabeth May. Only European musics have been omitted, except insofar as they affect other musics discussed here. North American music is represented by the musics of the Native Americans and the Alaskan Eskimos. The essays are profusely illustrated with maps, drawings, diagrams, photographs, and music examples. There are extensive glossaries, bibliographies, and annotated film lists. The book is directed to readers seriously interested in acquainting themselves with musics beyond the confines of Western musicology. Contributors include Bruno Nettl, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520047785
SKU
V9780520047785
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About Elizabeth May
Elizabeth May received her Ph.D. from the Department of Music at UCLA, and taught at UCLA, Davis, Washington, Maryland, Michigan, and San Jose State.
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