Items related to Japanese Musical Instruments (Images of Asia)

Japanese Musical Instruments (Images of Asia) - Softcover

Ferranti, Hugh De

 
9780195905007: Japanese Musical Instruments (Images of Asia)

Synopsis

Long seen as a source of ritual power, Japan's musical traditions continue to serve as primary realm of aesthetic experience for the nation's people. Fully illustrated with both historical and present-day images, Japanese Musical Instruments presents a comprehensive survey of Japanese traditional instruments. The result is an easy-to-use, concise overview of the nation's musical heritage that details the historical meanings and uses of the varieties of instruments that give it life.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Authors


Hugh de Ferranti is Assistant Professor in the Department of Musicology and the Department of Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of Michigan.


Hugh de Ferranti is Assistant Professor in the Departments of Musicology and Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.