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.
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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.
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