Balinese Music
| Author | : Michael Tenzer |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 1998-08-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781462916382 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1462916384 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (384 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Balinese Music by : Michael Tenzer
Download or read book Balinese Music written by Michael Tenzer and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1998-08-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an introduction to more than a dozen different types of Balinese gamelan, each with its own established tradition, repertoire and social or religious context. The instruments and basic principles underlying the gamelan are introduced, thus providing listeners with the means to better appreciate the music. Scores of beautiful color photographs, a discography, and a brief guide to studying and hearing the music in Bali, will prove indispensible to visitors and gamelan afficionados around the world.