The Music of Malaysia: The Classical, Folk and Syncretic Traditions

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Introduction
1 Music of the Major Theatrical Forms
2 Music of the Major Dance Forms
3 Music of the Percussion Ensembles
4 Vocal and Solo Instrumental Music
5 Social Popular Music and Ensembles
6 Contemporary Art and Popular Music

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The Music of Malaysia, first published in Malay in 1997 and followed by an English edition in 2004 is still the only history, appreciation and analysis of Malaysian music in its many and varied forms available in English. The book categorizes the types of music genres found in Malaysian society and provides an overview of the development of music in that country. Analyses of the music are illustrated with many examples transcribed from original field recordings. Genres discussed include theatrical and dance forms, percussion ensembles, vocal and instrumental music and classical music. It is an excellent introduction to and exploration of the country's vibrant musical culture.

This new, fully revised and updated edition includes time lines, listening guides and downloadable resources of field recordings that are analysed and discussed in the text.

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Ethnomusicology Forum

This useful book by two respected specialists is the first to encompass the folk, classical and syncretic music genres of Malaysia...There is no other source comparable for Malaysia, and thus this is an extremely valuable contribution.... a useful teaching tool and source of information on the major musical genres of Malaysia

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