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World Music: A Global Journey Fourth Edition takes students around the world to experience the diversity of musical expression and cultural traditions. It is known for its breadth in surveying the world's major cultures in a systematic study of world music within a strong pedagogical framework. As one would prepare for any journey each chapter starts with background preparation reviewing the historical cultural and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple sites within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Music analysis begins with an experiential first impression of the music followed by an aural analysis of the sound and prominent musical elements. Finally students are invited to consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life. Fourth Edition features: New sites! Plena from Puerto Rico Chuida from China Gagaku from Japan has returned from the Second Edition New Inside Look features spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists such as Dr. Terence Liu K.S. Resni Dr. Sumarsam Dr. Mick Moloney Walter Mahovlich Natalie MacMaster and Gilbert Velez Addition of DANCE inseparable to musical expression in some cultures Updates as needed resulting from various changes in culture politics and war New and revised test questions new photos and other revised resources The dynamic companion website hosts interactive listening guides plus many student and instructor resources. A set of three CDs is available with over three hours of diverse music examples necessary to the study. PURCHASING OPTIONS Print Paperback Pack - Book and CD set: 9781138911277 Print Hardback Pack - Book and CD set: 9781138911284 Print Paperback - Book only: 9781138911314 Audio CD: 9781138697805 eBook Pack - eBook and mp3 file: 9781315692791* *For eBook users please email ebooksupplementaryrequestsattandf.co.uk with proof of purchase to obtain access to the mp3 audio compilation. An access code and instructions will be provided. (The mp3 audio compilation is not available for separate sale.)
TITLE: World Music
AUTHOR: Terry Miller
SKU: 9781138911277
PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED: 04/11/2016
PLACE PUBLISHED: United Kingdom
PAGES: 530
BINDING: Mixed media product
LANGUAGE: English
DIMENSIONS: 203 mm x 254 mm
WEIGHT: 1338 gr