Gagaku : court music and dance / by Masataro Togi ; translated by Don Kenny ; with an introduction by William P. Malm.
| Author/creator | Tōgi, Masatarō author. |
| Other author | Kenny, Don, translator. |
| Other author | Malm, William P., writer of introduction. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Walker/Weatherhill, [1971] |
| Description | vi, 207 pages : illustrations (part color) ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Performing arts of Japan ; 5 Performing arts of Japan ; 5. ^A26549 |
| Contents | The special characteristics of Gagaku /rWilliam P. Malm -- What is Gagaku?. The morning of a public performance ; The classifications of Gagaku ; String and percussion instruments ; Songs and dances of Japanese origin ; Wind instruments ; Music notation ; Kangen and Bugaku ; Masks and costumes -- A brief history of Gagaku. Ancient songs and dances of Japan ; Introduction of foreign music and dance ; Blending of foreign and domestic styles ; Shadows of decline ; Gagaku during the Edo period -- Gagaku in the modern age. Renovations and reorganization ; Gagaku throughout Japan today ; Posture of musicians ; Dance poses and movement patterns. |
| Language | Text in English translated from the Japanese. |
| LCCN | 77139689 |
| ISBN | 0802724450 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML340.G33 T64 1971 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |