Multicultural Resources.
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| Title: | Multicultural Resources. |
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| Authors: | Burton, J. Bryan1 Bbcoyote@aol.com, McFarland, Ann L.2 amcfarland@wcupa.edu |
| Source: | General Music Today. Spring2007, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p28-31. 4p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Books & reading, *Music education, Musical instruments |
| Reviews & Products: | Music in Central Java (Book), World Music: Traditions & Transformations (Book), Ethnic Musical Instruments of Malaysia (Book) |
| Abstract: | The article presents information on several multicultural resources that can be useful in teaching music. The "Music in Central Java," by Benjamin Brinner, communicates aspects of musical experience and of the cultural essence of the province of Central Java in Indonesia through an examination of Javanese musical practices. The "World Music: Traditions and Transformations," by Michael Bakan, is designed for an introductory-level survey course covering music from diverse cultures. The "Ethnic Musical Instruments of Malaysia," by Lee Elaine is a book illustrated with nearly 200 color plates showing instruments, musicians, and performances and printed on very good paper and finished with high-quality binding. |
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| Abstract: | The article presents information on several multicultural resources that can be useful in teaching music. The "Music in Central Java," by Benjamin Brinner, communicates aspects of musical experience and of the cultural essence of the province of Central Java in Indonesia through an examination of Javanese musical practices. The "World Music: Traditions and Transformations," by Michael Bakan, is designed for an introductory-level survey course covering music from diverse cultures. The "Ethnic Musical Instruments of Malaysia," by Lee Elaine is a book illustrated with nearly 200 color plates showing instruments, musicians, and performances and printed on very good paper and finished with high-quality binding. |
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| ISSN: | 10483713 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10483713070200030107 |
