The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: South Asia: The Indian Subcontinent

by Alison Arnold (Editor)

Overview

In this volume, sixty-eight of the world's leading authorities explore and describe the wide range of musics of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Nepal and Afghanistan. Important information about history, religion, dance, theater, the visual arts and philosophy as well as their relationship to music is highlighted in seventy-six in-depth articles.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351544382
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/25/2017
Series:	Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1104
File size:	35 MB
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About the Author

Alison Arnold

Table of Contents

List of Audio Examples, List of Maps, About The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Preface, List of Contributors, Part 1: Introduction to the Music of South Asia, Part 2: Issues and Processes, Pan 3: Music Regions, Glossary, A Guide to Publications, A Guide to Recordings, A Guide to Films and Videos, Notes on the Audio Examples, Index

Editorial Reviews

In volume 5 of this 10-volume set, Arnold (world music, U. of North Carolina) presents about 65 authors who cover the music of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Nepal, and Afghanistan. Following an introduction to the music of South Asia and the region itself, they focus on general issues and processes encompassing the great traditions of classical and religious music, the relation of music to art, musical instruments and organology, the social organization of music, learning and transmission, music in theatre and dance, mass media, and the music of the South Asian diaspora. Finally, they discuss the musical culture and traditions region by region. The included CD-ROM contains audio examples, notes for which are found at the end of the encyclopedia. Contains many b&w photographs, as well as guides to publications, recordings, films, and videos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"This unique and thoroughly researched resource provides a dynamic and in depth perspective on world music... It strikes a balance between wonderful illustrations and comprehensive, scholarly entries. Each regional volume includes a CD sampler of that region's music. This source will have wide appeal to both the novice and expert." — Dartmouth Medal
"The editors and other authors of this volume are to be congratulated for their contributions to our understanding of musical thought and practice among the many peoples from the Indian subcontinent. Especially praiseworthy are the scope, clarity, and sensitivity...Pictures.with their captions, offer valuable information and insight...This volume is an excellent accomplishment by top scholars...[and] the book's vast scope and its incorporation of several hitherto muffled areas of inquiry stand to open new paths and repave old ones in both South Asian studies and ethnomusicology." — Journal of American Musical Instrument Society
"A valuable work for serious music researchers." — American Reference Books Annual
"Refreshingly unacademic in tone, and illustrated with nearly 300 black and white photographs, this South Asia volume of the Garland Encyclopedia is a wonder and a joy to behold..." — India-West
"Besides reference, this highly readable and useful book is essential for South Asian music studies." — Choice
"A first and substantial reference..." — Ethnomusicology

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