Unplayed melodies: javanese gamelan and the genesis of music theory
Auteur :
Perlman, Marc
Éditeur :
University of California Press
ISBN :
9780520239562
Date de publication :
25 oct. 2004
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
499 g
Format :
Cloth over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The gamelan music of Central Java is one of the world's great orchestral traditions. Its rich sonic texture is not based on Western-style harmony or counterpoint, but revolves around a single melody. The nature of that melody, however, is puzzling. This book discusses the art of gamelan and the nature of musical knowledge in general.