World musics in context : a comprehensive survey of the world's major musical cultures / Peter Fletcher.
| Author/creator | Fletcher, Peter |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2001. |
| Description | xv, 734 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / by Laurence Picken -- Introduction -- Part one. Genesis. Elemental features of music -- Aspects of civilization -- Early oligarchies in Mesopotamia and Egypt -- Diverging traditions 1: South and Central Asia -- Diverging traditions 2: Europe -- Part two. Traditional musics of Africa and Asia. Africa -- West Asia -- The Indian subcontinent -- South East Asia -- East Asia -- Part three. Europe. New horizons -- Enlightenment -- Disintegration -- Part four. The new world. Cultural mix in Latin America -- Europeans north of Mexico -- Africans north of Mexico -- Part five. The modern world. Tradition and change -- Westernization and national musical identity in Africa and Asia -- The postmodern West. |
| Abstract | This book is a wide-ranging survey of musics of the world, in their historical and social contexts, from ancient times to the present day. The author begins by describing aspects of musical style and function in relation to the early developments of civilizations. He then goes on to explore, in five parts, music of the ancient world, music of Africa and Asia, European music, North and South American traditions, and music of the modern world. A compendium of information as well as an examination of musical causation and function, this book gives a deeper understanding of the various musical traditions that contribute to the modern, multicultural environment. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 696-716) and index. |
| LCCN | 97008042 |
| ISBN | 0198166362 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML160 .F64 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |