Excursions in World Music

by Bruno Nettl; Isabel K. F. Wong; Charles Capwell

• ISBN13: 9780132306324
• ISBN10: 0132306328
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-09-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

This dynamic introductory book takes readers on a vivid exploration into the major musical cultures of the world by first presenting a lively vignette of a musical occasion, and then placing that occasion in the context of a general description of the society and musical culture. KEY TOPICS The book divides the world into ten major culture areas and devotes a chapter to each, exploring the musical cultures of such fascinating lands as India, the Middle East, Indonesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. The presentation features a synthetic treatment of musical life and ideas about music, musical style, music history, and musical instruments; briefly describes additional musical genres or contexts; and considers recent developments. For individuals interested in the music of the world.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Introduction: Studying Musics of the World's Cultures	1	(13)
Bruno Nettl
Our Purpose: Presenting the World of Music	1	(2)
Notes on The Marriage of Figaro	3	(1)
Certain Basic Assumptions	4	(2)
Universals of Music	6	(1)
Musical Change, Transmission, and History	7	(1)
Musical Instruments	8	(1)
Why Different Cultures Have Different Kinds of Music	9	(2)
The Field of Ethnomusicology	11	(3)
The Music of India	14	(28)
Charles Capwell
Attending a Music Conference in Calcutta	14	(8)
Roots	22	(7)
The Karnatak Recital and Types of Pieces	29	(4)
Instruments	33	(4)
The Realm of Indian Music	37	(2)
Prospects	39	(3)
Music of the Middle East	42	(27)
Bruno Nettl
Concerts in Tehran	42	(6)
Musical and Cultural Values	48	(6)
Middle Eastern Culture and History	54	(4)
Melody and Rhythm	58	(2)
Ways of Making Music	60	(9)
The Music of China	69	(35)
Isabel K. F. Wong
The Contemporary Scene	69	(9)
Instrumental Performance at a Teahouse in Shanghai	78	(4)
The Qin and Its Music	82	(6)
The Pipa and Its Music	88	(1)
Prominent Features in Culture and Music	89	(3)
Regional Styles	92	(1)
Peking Opera	93	(11)
The Music of Japan	104	(27)
Isabel K. F. Wong
Hogaku Performance in Tokyo	104	(8)
Theater Music	112	(7)
The Religious Traditions	119	(4)
A Concert and a Court Tradition	123	(5)
General Tendencies and Characteristics of Hogaku	128	(3)
The Music of Indonesia	131	(30)
Charles Capwell
Javanese Music in Chicago	131	(2)
The Javanese Gamelan	133	(6)
The Cultural and Historical Significance of Javanese Gamelan Music	139	(6)
Music in Bali	145	(6)
The Influence of Foreign Artists and Tourists	151	(3)
Four Kinds of Popular Music in Java	154	(4)
Unity in Diversity	158	(3)
The Music of Sub-Saharan Africa	161	(30)
Thomas Turino
A Shona Mbira Performance in Zimbabwe	161	(4)
The Mbira and Some General Principles of African Music	165	(3)
Africa General and Africa Specific	168	(1)
Musical Values, Practices, and Social Style	169	(12)
A Sampling of Instruments	181	(3)
Urban-Popular Music Traditions	184	(7)
The Musical Culture of Europe	191	(32)
Philip V. Bohlman
Music in the Life of Modern Vienna	191	(5)
Europe as a Music Culture	196	(6)
Ideas about Music	202	(7)
Musical Instruments	209	(5)
History and Social Structure in European Musical Life	214	(2)
European Music in the Late Twentieth Century	216	(7)
Music in Latin America	223	(28)
Thomas Turino
An Andean Mestizo Fiesta in Paucartambo, Peru	223	(4)
Sociocultural Heritages and Historical Background	227	(2)
Mestizo Musical Values and Musical Style	229	(9)
Native American Musical Values and Musical Style	238	(6)
African-American Musical Values and Styles	244	(7)
Native American Music	251	(18)
Bruno Nettl
``North American Indian Days''	251	(4)
Some Older Ceremonial Traditions	255	(1)
The World of Native American Cultures and Music	256	(2)
Ideas about Music	258	(2)
Musical Instruments	260	(3)
Aspects of the History of Native American Music	263	(6)
Ethnic North America	269	(40)
Philip V. Bohlman
Music at the Urban Folk Festival	269	(3)
The Multiplicity of Musics in North America	272	(3)
Ideas about Music	275	(8)
Musical Instruments	283	(5)
Social Structure/Musical Structure	288	(3)
The Music of an African-American Community	291	(10)
Contemporary and Popular Ethnic Musics	301	(8)
Glossary	309	(22)
Index	331