Chinese Music

Informationen zum Autor Jie Jin teaches in the Musicology Department of the Chinese Conservatory of Music. She is a member of the World Ethnic Music Society and is part of the Chinese Musicians' Association. She has published a number of works on Chinese music. Klappentext This accessible! illustrated introduction explores the history of Chinese music! an ancient! diverse and fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. Zusammenfassung Unique in style and with a history of some 8000 years! Chinese music represents a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible! illustrated introduction explores the history of China's musical instruments! the diversity of Chinese folk music! the development of Chinese operas and their influence around the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The evolution of Chinese music; 2. The connotation of ancient music of China; 3. Varieties of Chinese musical instruments; 4. Chinese folk songs; 5. Singing and dancing of ethnic groups; 6. Quyi music of China; 7. Chinese music today; 8. The Sino-foreign exchange of music; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Product details

• Authors: Jin Jie, Jie Jin
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521186919
• ISBN: 978-0-521-18691-9
• No. of pages: 156
• Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Cultu; Introductions to Chinese Culture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous