The illustrated companion to South Indian classical music / Ludwig Pesch.
| Author/creator |
Pesch, Ludwig |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Delhi : Oxford University Press, 1999. |
| Description | xvii, 376 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subject(s) |
Click here for more information about this title
| Contents | Conventions -- Graceful dialogues -- Variety -- Child's play -- Instrumental music (Vadya) -- The voice in South Indian music -- Music for all -- Intonation (sruti) -- Embellishment (gamaka) -- Music education -- Raga -- The system of 72 scales (melakarta raga) -- Types of raga (janya raga) -- Tala -- Concert music -- Dance and music; harikatha kalaksepam -- Musical forms (concert, dance and didactic music) -- Composers of South India -- Musical signatures (mudra). |
| Abstract | This book provides an overview of the historical and cultural contexts of the music, its instruments, composers, leading practitioners, and schools. Profusely illustrated, the Companion also contains a guide to pronunciation and transliteration, a glossary, and an alphabetical index of ragas and scales. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-271) and index. |
| LCCN | 99932759 |
| ISBN | 0195643828 |
| Stock number | Library of Congress -- New Delhi Field Office Rs650.00 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML338 .P423 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |