La très catastrophique visite du zoo

Joël Dicker

Description

Indian Music is a comprehensive book written by Ananda Coomaraswamy on the music of India. The book explores the various elements that make up Indian music, including the scales, rhythms, and instruments used in traditional Indian music. Coomaraswamy also delves into the cultural and spiritual significance of Indian music, discussing its role in Hinduism and other religions.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Indian music. In the first section, Coomaraswamy provides an overview of Indian music and its history. He then goes on to discuss the various types of Indian music, including classical, folk, and devotional music.The second section of the book is dedicated to the theory of Indian music. Coomaraswamy explains the various scales and modes used in Indian music, as well as the different types of rhythms and time signatures. He also discusses the role of improvisation in Indian music, and how it differs from Western music.The third section of the book focuses on the instruments used in Indian music. Coomaraswamy provides detailed descriptions of each instrument, including their history, construction, and playing techniques. He also discusses the symbolic significance of certain instruments in Indian culture.Overall, Indian Music is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed look at the music of India. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Indian music, culture, or spirituality.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dance of Siva Fourteen Indian Essays, by Ananda Coomaraswamy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076612925X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Spécifications