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The Music of India
Massey, Reginald; Massey, Jamila
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Description for The Music of India
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This book covers the philosophy and history of Indian music clearly and concisely and relates its growth and development to social, cultural, religious and political factors. India’s musical contacts with the East and the West are also examined and their value assessed.
The technical chapters explain the raga and tala systems, the numerous instruments from north and south are described in detail, and the glossary of terms illuminates the subject in an interesting way. Established musicians, composers and musicologists place on record their various achievements.
The Music of India will prove invaluable to the student and specialist who requires a ready handbook on the subject. ... Read more
This book covers the philosophy and history of Indian music clearly and concisely and relates its growth and development to social, cultural, religious and political factors. India’s musical contacts with the East and the West are also examined and their value assessed.
The technical chapters explain the raga and tala systems, the numerous instruments from north and south are described in detail, and the glossary of terms illuminates the subject in an interesting way. Established musicians, composers and musicologists place on record their various achievements.
The Music of India will prove invaluable to the student and specialist who requires a ready handbook on the subject. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kahn & Averill United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781871082500
SKU
V9781871082500
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About Massey, Reginald; Massey, Jamila
Reginald Massey, poet, writer and critic has studied Indian music for many years and has written on these subjects for The Times, The Guardian, The Musical Times, Music and Musicians, The Illustrated Weekly of India and other journals. He has written the Indian music entry for Everyman’s Encyclopedia and the Asian dance section for The Encyclopedia of Dance and Ballet. Jamila Massey, actress and ... Read more
Reviews for The Music of India
I recommend this book to all who wish to be introduced to India’s music, her culture and her peoples. Ravi Shankar An excellent publication … India News Extremely useful introduction … International Music Guide Contains interesting historical information … recommended … Choice A very good, authoitative book … News Weekly Teachers will recommend this book ... Read more