Musical Instruments of India

Published by Urban Council, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1979

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Monograph on the wide range of musical instruments, many of which have origins in India's antiquity, used in the rich musical traditions of the Indian subcontinent, including classical as well as tribal and folk music. Brief essays describe the various families of instruments illustrated, including ideophones, membranophones (percussion instruments), aerophones (wind instruments) and chordophones (stringed instruments). Text in bilingual English and Chinese. 97 pp., 4 colour and 76 b&w plates, map, bibliography. Size: 23 x 19 cm.

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Title
Musical Instruments of India
Author
Deva, B. C.
Publisher
Urban Council, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Publication year
1979
Condition
Fine
Binding
Soft Cover
Edition
First Edition.
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