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Javanese gamelan : traditional orchestra of Indonesia / Jennifer Lindsay.
| Author/creator | Lindsay, Jennifer |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | Singapore ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992. |
| Description | vii, 76 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Images of Asia Images of Asia. ^A230595 |
| Contents | The historical background -- The instruments -- Tuning and notation -- The structure of gamelan music -- Gamelan in Javanese society -- Notes on spelling and pronunciation -- Glossary -- List of gamelan recordings. |
| Abstract | The gamelan music of central Java, until almost a century ago heard only in Java, is now being widely taught all over the world. More and more non-Indonesians are coming into contact with gamelan music through travel or through recordings or performances in their home countries. Yet, while valuable research material on gamelan music is available, this is the only short book available for those coming into contact with gamelan for the first time. The book outlines some of the basic concepts of Javanese gamelan, and provides a listening framework so that the perhaps exotic sounds can be given musical and cultural sense. Included in the text is an explanation of the historical background, the instruments and their making, tuning and notation, the structure of the music, and the place of gamelan music in Javanese society. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: page 76. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-75). |
| LCCN | 92000163 |
| ISBN | 0195885821 (hard cover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML1251.I53 L56 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |