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Part One explains the social and historical background by outlining the lives of shawm band musicians in modern times. Part Two looks at the main performing contexts of funerals and temple fairs. Part Three discusses musical features such as instruments, scales, and repertories. 47-minute DVD with examples.
1 book (xiii, 132 p.) + 1 videodisc; 24 cm.
Cloth
ISBN: 0754661636
ISBN13: 9780754661634
UPC: 9780754661634
Ritual And Music Of North China : Shawm Bands In Shanxi.
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