Appreciating Chinese Music

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Appreciating Chinese Music

"Appreciating Chinese Music" is a book that caters to general readers with an interest in Chinese music, while also aiming to engage scholars, musicians, composers, and other professionals in a dialogue. The author highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating Chinese music beyond personal culture, identity, and preferences. The book's ten chapters explore various music types, accompanied by examples, and delve into topics such as historical discourse, playing and singing practices, sound rules, aesthetic principles, cultural context, and political relations. By reevaluating the term "Chinese music," the author offers a musical perspective that contributes to the fields of history, anthropology, and cultural studies.
Book Title Appreciating Chinese Music
Author Huang Quanfeng
ISBN 9789888528110
Book Language Chinese
Publication Date 2019-12-09
Publisher Hong Kong University Press
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