African Polyphony and Polyrhythm: Musical Structure and Methodology (Volume 0)
Product details
| Management number | 233648877 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | $18.48 | Model Number | 233648877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
In this detailed study Simha Arom takes a new and original approach to the understanding of the complex and sophisticated patterns of polyphony and polyrhythm that characterise African music. Considering in particular the harp, sanza, xylophone and percussion music of Central Africa, Simha Arom develops a rigorous method for the analysis of the music and for the recording and deciphering of the many strands of polyphony and polyrhythm. Through a systematic breakdown of the many layers of apparently improvised rhythm he reveals the essential structure which underlies this rich and complex music. Inspired also by linguistic techniques, Professor Arom regards the music very much as a grammatical system. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0521616018 |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 978-0521616010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Dimensions | 7.44 x 1.58 x 9.69 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.71 pounds |
| Print length | 700 pages |
| Publication date | December 2, 2004 |
Bestseller ranking
General Wine & Alcohol Books
Customers who viewed this product also viewed
Shorts
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form