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The Garland Handbook Of African Music (Garland Handbooks Of World Music)
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The Garland Handbook Of African Music Is Comprised Of Essays From The Garland Encyclopedia Of World Music: Volume 1, Africa, (1997). Revised And Updated, The Essays Offer Detailed, Regional Studies Of The Different Musical Cultures Of Africa And Examine The Ways In Which Music Helps To Define The Identity Of This Particular Area. Part One Provides An Indepth Introduction To Africa. Part Two Focuses On Issues And Processes, Such As Notation And Oral Tradition, Dance In Communal Life, And Intellectual Property. Part Three Focuses On The Different Regions, Countries, And Cultures Of Africa With Selected Regional Case Studies. The Second Edition Has Been Expanded To Include Exciting New Scholarship That Has Been Conducted Since The First Edition Was Published. Questions For Critical Thinking At The End Of Each Major Section Guide And Focus Attention On What Musical And Cultural Issues Arise When One Studies The Music Of Africa Issues That Might Not Occur In The Study Of Other Musics Of The World. An Accompanying Audio Compact Disc Offers Musical Examples Of Some Of The Music Of Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Garland Handbook of African Music? A: The Garland Handbook of African Music offers detailed essays on the diverse musical cultures of Africa, highlighting how music shapes cultural identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this handbook? A: The handbook is authored by Ruth M. Stone, a recognized scholar in ethnomusicology.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book contains essays, regional studies, critical thinking questions, and an accompanying audio compact disc with musical examples from Africa.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the handbook is well-suited for academic study, particularly for those interested in ethnomusicology and African music.
- Q: How many pages does The Garland Handbook of African Music have? A: The handbook has a total of 528 pages.
- Q: When was the second edition of this handbook published? A: The second edition was published on June 24, 2008.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include notation, oral traditions, dance, intellectual property, and various regional case studies of African cultures.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: The Garland Handbook of African Music is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Are there any multimedia components included with the book? A: Yes, there is an accompanying audio compact disc that provides musical examples from the book.