Ibibio music in Nigerian culture / Samuel Ekpe Akpabot.
| Author/creator | Akpabot, Samuel Ekpe |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [East Lansing] : Michigan State University Press, 1975. |
| Description | xix, 102 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction. The Ibibios and their origin ; Method and materials ; Vocal and instrumental music ; Terminology -- Ibibio musical instruments and their functions. Instruments with melodic functions. Oduk (transverse horn) ; Ikon eto (wooden xylophone) ; Ikon ikpa (drum xylophone) ; Ikpa mboto (thumb piano) -- Instruments with rhythmic functions. Nkwong (large gong) ; Akankan (twin gong) ; Ekere (ritual gong) ; Nsak (rattle) ; Ekput (ritual rattle) ; Ntung (foot rattle) ; Edpat obon (ritual rattle) ; Ntakorok (small woodblock) ; Nkporo (large woodblock) ; Nkanika (bell) ; Ifiom (whistle) ; Nyoro (tiny bell) ; Ikwot (instrument imitating the frog) ; Anana (musical bow) -- Drums. Ibid (skin drums) ; Obodom (wooden drum) ; Abang (pot drum) -- Masquerade music. Ekpo masquerade ; Ekpe masquerade ; Obon masquerade -- Orchestras with special functions. The uta orchestra ; The oko orchestra ; The ekpri akata orchestra ; The ikon orchestra -- Music of social control. Mbopo music ; Ebre music ; Other women's societies -- Choral patterns -- Ibibio instrumental rhythms -- Summary and conclusions. Melody ; Rhythm ; Musical instruments and symbols ; Song styles and text ; Instrumentation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-102). |
| LCCN | 75010484 |
| ISBN | 0870131931 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML350.A4 I2 1975 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |