ISBN: 9781025709819 - hindu-javanese musical instruments (5 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Hindu-Javanese Musical Instruments' is a foundational scholarly study exploring the rich organological heritage of Java during its transformative Hindu-Buddhist era. Written by the pioneering ethnomusicologist Jaap Kunst, this work meticulously documents a vast array of instruments, drawing upon historical evidence found in the intricate bas-reliefs of ancient monuments such as Borobudur and Prambanan. The book provides a detailed classification of percussion, stringed, and wind instruments, tracing their cultural and structural evolution.The text serves as a vital bridge between archaeology and musicology, offering deep insights into the historical precursors of the modern gamelan ensemble. Kunst examines the artistic and technical development of instruments within the context of Javanese society, highlighting the unique blend of local innovation and external cultural influences that shaped the island's musical identity. This work remains an essential resource for scholars of Asian music history, ethnomusicology, and Indonesian culture, providing a comprehensive overview of the craftsmanship and performance traditions that defined ancient Java. Through rigorous research and historical analysis, 'Hindu-Javanese Musical Instruments' preserves the musical legacy of a civilization that continues to fascinate historians and musicians alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Hindu-Javanese Musical Instruments" is a foundational scholarly study exploring the rich organological heritage of Java during its transformative Hindu-Buddhist era. Written by the pioneering ethnomusicologist Jaap Kunst, this work meticulously documents a vast array of instruments, drawing upon historical evidence found in the intricate bas-reliefs of ancient monuments such as Borobudur and Prambanan. The book provides a detailed classification of percussion, stringed, and wind instruments, tracing their cultural and structural evolution.The text serves as a vital bridge between archaeology and musicology, offering deep insights into the historical precursors of the modern gamelan ensemble. Kunst examines the artistic and technical development of instruments within the context of Javanese society, highlighting the unique blend of local innovation and external cultural influences that shaped the island's musical identity. This work remains an essential resource for scholars of Asian music history, ethnomusicology, and Indonesian culture, providing a comprehensive overview of the craftsmanship and performance traditions that defined ancient Java. Through rigorous research and historical analysis, "Hindu-Javanese Musical Instruments" preserves the musical legacy of a civilization that continues to fascinate historians and musicians alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…