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

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Contents: Preface
Introduction
Music of the major theatrical forms
Music of the major dance forms
Music of the percussion ensembles
Vocal and solo instrumental music
Social popular music and ensembles
Contemporary art and popular music
Appendix
Bibliography
Discography and videography
Index.

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The Music of Malaysia is a history, appreciation and analysis of Malaysian music in its many and varied forms. It was first published in Malay in 1997. This revised and updated edition is the first 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. The Music of Malaysia is an excellent introduction to and exploration of the country's vibrant musical culture.

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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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