An Introduction to the Study of National Music: Comprising Researches Into Popular Songs, Traditions, and Customs (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carl Engel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365497282 ISBN 13: 9780365497288

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a rich, cross-cultural overview of how songs, traditions, and dances shape national music across the world.

This edition gathers key material on popular tunes, ceremonial dances, and the customs that give each culture its musical identity.

Drawing on a wide range of collections and historical notes, the book surveys instruments, scales, and performance practices from many regions. It presents concrete examples and descriptions that illuminate how music reflects social life, religion, and daily tradition without relying on modern theory alone.

• A broad survey of national tunes, dances, and musical customs from diverse cultures.
• Descriptions of dances and performances, including ceremonial and communal contexts.
• Insights into how music connects with religion, ceremony, and storytelling.
• Guidance to major collections, sources, and historical references for further study.

Ideal for readers of ethnomusicology, music history, and cultural studies who seek a foundational, reference-style look at national music traditions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365497282
• ISBN 13: 9780365497288
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 521