Enchanting Music: Chinese Musical Instruments and Musical Forms
Ma Kam Keong, Henry, et al
From Orchid Press, Trinity East, NL, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 29, 2002
From Orchid Press, Trinity East, NL, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since May 29, 2002
About this Item
A richly illustrated monograph on the major traditional musical styles of China and the instruments they employ. Essays describe the cultural context of Chinese music, the music of the courts and literati, northern folk pipe/wind instrumental music, the music of south China (Chaozhou tradition), of Fujian Province (nanyin music), and Chinese opera. Music of the minoritiy peoples of China is also discussed, particularly that of the Miao, the Uygurs and the Tibetans. Representative instruments from each tradition are clearly and beautifully illustrated. 186 pp., 74 colour and 14 b&w plates, trilingual English, Portuguese and Chinese. Limited to 800 copies. Size: 30 x 24 cm. Seller Inventory # 000508
Bibliographic Details
Title: Enchanting Music: Chinese Musical ...
Publisher: Cultural and Recreational Services, Macao
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft Cover
Condition: As New
Edition: First Edition.
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