Format:
Online-Ressource (1 online resource (700 p.))
,
digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
9780511518317
Content:
In this detailed study Simha Arom takes a new and original approach to the understanding of the complex and sophisticated patterns of polyphony and polyrhythm that characterise African music. Considering in particular the harp, sanza, xylophone and percussion music of Central Africa, Simha Arom develops a rigorous method for the analysis of the music and for the recording and deciphering of the many strands of polyphony and polyrhythm. Through a systematic breakdown of the many layers of apparently improvised rhythm he reveals the essential structure which underlies this rich and complex music. Inspired also by linguistic techniques, Professor Arom regards the music very much as a grammatical system.
Note:
Title from publishers bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Feb 2013)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521241601
Additional Edition:
Druckausg. Arom, Simha, 1930 - African polyphony and polyrhythm Paris : Ed. de la Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, 1991 ISBN 052124160X
Additional Edition:
ISBN 2735103781
Language:
English
Subjects:
Musicology
Keywords:
Afrika
;
Polyfonie
;
Musik
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9780511518317
URL:
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Author information:
Arom, Simha 1930-
