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African American Music: An Introduction
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American Music: An Introduction, Second Edition Is A Collection Of Seventeen Essays Surveying Major African American Musical Genres, Both Sacred And Secular, From Slavery To The Present. With Contributions By Leading Scholars In The Field, The Work Brings Together Analyses Of African American Music Based On Ethnographic Fieldwork, Which Privileges The Voices Of The Musicmakers Themselves, Woven Into A Richly Textured Mosaic Of History And Culture. At The Same Time, It Incorporates Musical Treatments That Bring Clarity To The Structural, Melodic, And Rhythmic Characteristics That Both Distinguish And Unify African American Music.The Second Edition Has Been Substantially Revised And Updated, And Includes New Essays On African And African American Musical Continuities, Africanderived Instrument Construction And Performance Practice, Techno, And Quartet Traditions. Musical Transcriptions, Photographs, Illustrations, And New Downloadable Resources Bring The Music To Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'African American Music'? A: The book surveys major African American musical genres, both sacred and secular, from slavery to the present through a collection of essays by leading scholars.
- Q: Who is the author of 'African American Music'? A: The book is authored by Mellonee V. Burnim.
- Q: What kind of content does the second edition of 'African American Music' include? A: The second edition includes new essays on African and African American musical continuities, African-derived instrument construction, and performance practice, as well as musical transcriptions and downloadable resources.
- Q: How many pages does 'African American Music' have? A: The book contains 482 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'African American Music'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'African American Music' published? A: The book was published on December 10, 2014.
- Q: Is 'African American Music' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Ethnomusicology and is suitable for academic study and research in the field.
- Q: Does 'African American Music' include illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes photographs and illustrations that enhance the understanding of the music.
- Q: What makes the essays in 'African American Music' unique? A: The essays are based on ethnographic fieldwork, providing insights from the music-makers themselves.
- Q: Is 'African American Music' a new or used book? A: The item condition is listed as new.