Music in Central Java: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture (Global Music Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (586 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195147375 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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"In most respects, this is not just an introduction to Central Javanese gamelan; it is a thorough exploration of Central Java's music, musicians, structures, and contexts. As such, it is remarkable."--David Harnish, Bowling Green State University
Marvin G. Goldman said Excellent Introduction to Javanese Gamelan Music. This book is beautifully produced, with a well-organized introduction to the development and structure of Javanese gamelan music and its cultural setting.. Dog lover said Music in Central Java: Experiencing Music,.. Great book
Benjamin Brinner is at University of California, Berkeley.
It examines both the theatrical and musical aspects of the vibrant tradition of shadow-puppet plays (Wayang kulit) and offers a broad survey of other music found in Central Java. Music in Central Java is one of several case-study volumes that can be used along with Thinking Musically, the core book in the Global Music Series.Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. Visit oup/us/globalmusic for a list of case studies in the Global Music Series. Building from fundamental Javanese concepts of time and melody, the book covers gamelan's instruments, musical idioms, and central interactions and also surveys contrasting performance contexts. Drawing on his extensive fieldwork, author Benjamin Brinner takes an in-depth look at gamelan music--a traditional musical ensemble tradition that typically features metallophones, xylophones, drums, and gongs--providing readers with a sense of what it means to be a musician performing gamelan. It sets the stage for an array of case-study volumes, each of which focus