Title
Jewish Music: Its Historical Development (Jewish, Judaism),New
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 3–5 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 6–10 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
In This Landmark Of Musical Scholarship, The Leading 20Thcentury Authority On Jewish Music Describes And Analyzes Its Elements And Characteristics, And Chronicles Its Development From The Earliest Appearance Of Semitic Song Two Thousand Years Ago To The Early 20Th Century. Drawing Upon Years Of Research, Including His Own Collecting Of Synagogue And Folk Songs In Middle Eastern And European Jewish Communities, The Author Examines The Music As A Tonal Expression Of Judaism And Jewish Life, Containing Original Elements And Features Reflecting The Spiritual Aspects Of Jewish Culture.The Song Of The Synagogue Is Traced From Its Origins In The Middle East Through Its Evolution There And Throughout The Cultures Of Eastern, Central, And Western Europe And The United States. The Mystical Songs Of The Chassidim, The Traditions Of The Badchonim And Klezmorim, And Other Important Aspects Of The History Of Jewish Folk Music Are Covered In Detail As Well.The Book Is Written Not Only For Scholars And Musicians But Also For Lay Persons Interested In A Serious Study Of The Subject. Technical Sections Are Printed In Smaller Type, And Nonenglish Terms Are Defined. The Book Is Liberally Illustrated With Every Type Of Music Discussed. A New Introduction By Noted Scholar Arbie Orenstein Highlights The Book'S Enduring Values And Significance. For Musicologists, Ethnographers, And Students Of Jewish History And Culture, This Fascinating Book Remains The Most Comprehensive Onevolume Study Of The Development And Meaning Of Jewish Music Over A Thousand Years Of History.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.