World Music Concise Edition: A Global Journey - Paperback & CD Set Value PackWorld Music: A Global Journey, Concise Edition is an ideal introduction to the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. Based on the comprehensive third edition, this concise version offers a brief survey of the world’s musical culture within a strong pedagogical framework. As one prepares for any travel, each chapter starts with background preparation, reviewing the historical, cultural, and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple ‘sites’ within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Music analysis begins with an experiential "first impression" of the music, followed by an "aural analysis" of the sound and prominent musical elements. Finally, students are invited to consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life. Features
The dynamic companion website hosts interactive listening guides, plus many student resources including video, flashcards, practice quizzes, and links to further resources. Instructor resources include assignment ideas, handouts, PowerPoint slides, and a test bank. |
Contents
Fundamental Issues | 1 |
Listening to the Worlds Musics | 11 |
Beyond the Sounds Themselves | 29 |
Australia Hawaii Kiribati | 43 |
India Pakistan | 61 |
Vietnam Thailand Laos and Northeast Thailand Indonesia Java | 90 |
China Japan Tibet | 121 |
Islam and the Arab World Iran Egypt Judaism | 153 |
Ghana Nigeria Zimbabwe The Republic of South Africa | 206 |
Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago Cuba | 234 |
Peru Argentina Brazil Mexico | 258 |
13 Canada and the United States | 280 |
Glossary | 316 |
Resources for Further Study | 341 |
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Recorded Examples | 358 |