Analytical And Cross Cultural Studies In World Music

Download or read book Analytical and Cross-Cultural Studies in World Music written by Michael Tenzer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection presents intriguing explanations of extraordinary musical creations from across the world, concentrating on how the music works as sound in process. It suggests analytical approaches that apply across cultures, proposes a new way of classifying music, and treats provocative questions about the juxtaposition of music from different cultures.