ISBN:
9780511518317
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (1 online resource (700 p.))
,
digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Arom, Simha, 1930 - African polyphony and polyrhythm
DDC:
781.76
Keywords:
Music History and criticism
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Africa, Central
;
Counterpoint
;
Musical meter and rhythm
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Music History and criticism
;
Music ; Africa, Central ; History and criticism
;
Counterpoint
;
Musical meter and rhythm
;
African music
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Music++Africa++History and criticism
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Afrika
;
Polyfonie
;
Musik
Abstract:
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.
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DOI:
10.1017/CBO9780511518317
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