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Balinese gamelan music / by Michael Tenzer ; [illustrations, I Madé Moja].

Author/creator Tenzer, Michael
Other author/creatorMoja, I Made, illustrator.
Other author/creatorTenzer, Michael. Balinese music.
Format Audio (CD), Book, Print, and Musical Sound Recording
Edition3rd ed.
Publication InfoTokyo ; Rutland, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., ©2011.
Description191 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm + 1 audio disc (MP3 audio file, 70 min. 34 sec. : digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Subject(s)
Contents An introduction to Balinese music -- A brief history of the music through the late twentieth century -- The construction and tuning of instruments -- Basic principles of gamelan music -- The music for the Baris dance -- Ensembles and repertoire -- Music in Balinese society -- Three generations of Balinese musicians -- Getting involved -- Balinese music since 1990.
Abstract The gamelan music of Bali is a centuries-old kaleidoscope of sound and rhythm that is recognized today as one of the world's most sophisticated musical traditions. Despite rapid changes in contemporary village life, hundreds of groups still perform regularly around this tiny island. The primary function of gamelan music in Bali is to accompany religious rituals. Performance standards are extremely high and even with Bali's rapid modernization in recent years, the gamelan tradition remains vital and largely undiminished by outside musical influences. This authoritative book presents an introduction to many types of Balinese gamelan ensembles ... The instruments and basic principles underlying the music are introduced, providing listeners with the means to better appreciate the music.
Local noteJOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: MusicLib CD-11991.
General notePreviously published as: Balinese music. Hong Kong : Periplus Editions ; North Clarendon, VT : Distributed by Charles E. Tuttle, c1998.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 162-167) and index.
ISBN9780804841863
ISBN0804841861

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk CD-11991 ✔ Available Place Hold
Music Music Stacks ML1251.I53 T46 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold