North American Indian musical styles / by Bruno Nettl.

Author/creator Nettl, Bruno
Format Book
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : American Folklore Society, 1954.
Descriptionix, 51 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMemoirs 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 noteJoyner-FOR MUSIC LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, Memoirs of the American Folklore Society, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER, GR1 .A5.
LCCN 76167283
ISBN0292735243
ISBN9780292735248

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