The Music And Musical Instruments Of Japan (1893)

By Francis Taylor Piggott and Thomas Southgate

Book Overview

The Music and Musical Instruments of Japan is a book written by Francis Taylor Piggott and originally published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to the music and musical instruments of Japan, providing a detailed description of the various instruments used in traditional Japanese music, as well as the different styles and genres of music that are popular in the country.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Japanese music. The first section provides an overview of the history of Japanese music, from its origins in ancient times to the present day. The second section focuses on the various types of musical instruments used in Japan, including stringed instruments like the koto and shamisen, as well as percussion instruments like the taiko drum.The third section of the book is devoted to the different styles of Japanese music, including court music, folk music, and popular music. Each style is described in detail, with examples of the different types of songs and dances that are associated with each style.The final section of the book provides a detailed analysis of the role that music plays in Japanese society, including its use in religious ceremonies and festivals, as well as its role in everyday life. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the various instruments and performers, as well as musical notation and lyrics for some of the most popular Japanese songs.Overall, The Music and Musical Instruments of Japan is an essential resource for anyone interested in Japanese culture or music, providing a detailed and informative introduction to the rich and diverse musical traditions of this fascinating country.With Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104500175
• ISBN13: 9781104500177
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"