The Ashgate Research Companion to Japanese Music |
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Author:
| Hughes, David W. |
Editor:
| Tokita, Alison McQueen |
Series title: | SOAS Studies in Music Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7546-5699-9 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2008 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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Imprint: | Routledge |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $160.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first book to cover all genres including court music, Buddhist chant, theatre music, chamber ensemble music, folk music as well as contemporary music and the connections between music and society in various periods. The book is a collaborative effort, involving both Japanese and English speaking authors, and was conceived by the editors to form a balanced and provocative approach that comprehensively treats Japanese musical culture.
This is the first book to cover all genres including court music, Buddhist chant, theatre music, chamber ensemble music, folk music as well as contemporary music and the connections between music and society in various periods. The book is a collaborative effort, involving both Japanese and English speaking authors, and was conceived by the editors to form a balanced and provocative approach that comprehensively treats Japanese musical culture.