World Musics in Context: A Comprehensive Survey of the World's Major Musical Cultures

by Peter Fletcher

Book Overview

World Musics in Context is a wide-ranging survey of musics of the world, in their historical and social contexts, from ancient times to the present day. Ethnomusicologist Peter Fletcher begins by describing aspects of musical style and function in relation to the early developments of civilizations. He then goes on to explore, in five parts, music of the ancient world, music of Africa and Asia, European music, North and South American traditions,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195175077
• ISBN13: 9780195175073
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 734 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.6" x 8.7"