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Unplayed Melodies: Javanese Gamelan and the Genesis of Music Theory
Marc Perlman
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Description for Unplayed Melodies: Javanese Gamelan and the Genesis of Music Theory
Hardback. The gamelan music of Central Java is one of the world's great orchestral traditions. Its rich sonic texture is not based on Western-style harmony or counterpoint, but revolves around a single melody. The nature of that melody, however, is puzzling. This book discusses the art of gamelan and the nature of musical knowledge in general. Num Pages: 273 pages, 1 table, 44 music examples. BIC Classification: AVA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 526.
The gamelan music of Central Java is one of the world's great orchestral traditions. Its rich sonic texture is not based on Western-style harmony or counterpoint, but revolves around a single melody. The nature of that melody, however, is puzzling. In this book, Marc Perlman uses this puzzle as a key to both the art of the gamelan and the nature of musical knowledge in general. Some Javanese musicians have suggested that the gamelan's central melody is inaudible, an implicit or 'inner' melody. Yet even musicians who agree on its existence may disagree about its shape. Drawing on the insights ... Read more
The gamelan music of Central Java is one of the world's great orchestral traditions. Its rich sonic texture is not based on Western-style harmony or counterpoint, but revolves around a single melody. The nature of that melody, however, is puzzling. In this book, Marc Perlman uses this puzzle as a key to both the art of the gamelan and the nature of musical knowledge in general. Some Javanese musicians have suggested that the gamelan's central melody is inaudible, an implicit or 'inner' melody. Yet even musicians who agree on its existence may disagree about its shape. Drawing on the insights ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
273
Condition
New
Number of Pages
274
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520239562
SKU
V9780520239562
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About Marc Perlman
Marc Perlman is Associate Professor of Music at Brown University.
Reviews for Unplayed Melodies: Javanese Gamelan and the Genesis of Music Theory
"The ethnomusicology community has been anticipating this book for some time, and it soars above expectations. Perlman's scope and erudition are broad; readers are offered a rich and integrated educational tour." - Michael Tenzer, author of Gamelan Gong Kebyar; "This book will provide a fresh boost to the continuing study of the history of Western music theory." - Scott Burnham, ... Read more