North American Indian musical styles / by Bruno Nettl.
| Author/creator | Nettl, Bruno |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : American Folklore Society, 1954. |
| Description | ix, 51 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Memoirs of the American Folk-lore Society ; v. 45 Memoirs of the American Folk-lore Society v. 45. ^A28507 |
| Contents | Preface: History of the study of North American Indian music -- Introduction -- The Eskimo-Northwest Coast area -- The Great Basin area -- The California-Yuman area -- The Athabascan area -- The Plains-Pueblo area -- The Eastern area -- Summary and conclusions -- Appendix of musical examples. |
| Abstract | An eminent musicologist describes the various styles and forms of music of the North American Indians, examining rhythm, melodic movement, and vocal techniques of tribes from each geographic area. |
| Local note | Joyner-FOR MUSIC LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, Memoirs of the American Folklore Society, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER, GR1 .A5. |
| LCCN | 76167283 |
| ISBN | 0292735243 |
| ISBN | 9780292735248 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML3557 .N48 1954 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |