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In this groundbreaking, all-encompassing work, an eminent musicologist explores the evolution of music. It ranges from the ecstatic singing and Shaman songs of early civilizations to the development of more structured styles in Egypt, East Asia, India, Greece, Rome, the Middle East, and Europe. Eight plates of illustrations depict players and orchestras from China, Korea, Burma, India, and Egypt.
A survey of music in early societies leads to examinations of comparative musicology and its methods, melodic styles, rhythm and instrumental music, and polyphony. Advancing to the Western Orient and Eastern Asia, the author discusses musical systems in general, along with the concepts of scales, melody and rhythm, and notation. Subsequent chapters explore India's Vedic chants and ragas, the early modes of Greece and Rome, and the influence of the music of Islam. The book concludes with a look at the puzzle of medieval tonality and the conflict between European vocal and instrumental styles.

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  • Title The Rise of Music in the Ancient World: East and West
  • Author Curt Sachs
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 336
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dover Publications, U.S.A
  • Publication date 2008-07
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780486466613 / 0486466612
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 in (23.11 x 15.24 x 2.03 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
  • Category Music/Songbooks
  • Library of Congress subjects Music - Asia - History and criticism, Music, Greek and Roman - History and
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008004664
  • Dewey Decimal Code 780.901
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