International Music

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Music and Culture presents key concepts in the study of music in its cultural context and provides an introduction to the discipline of ethnomusicology, its methods, concerns, and its contributions to knowledge and understanding of the world′s musical cultures, styles, and practices.  The diverse voices of contributors to this encyclopedia confirm ethnomusicology′s fundamental ethos of inclusion and respect for diversity.  Combined, the multiplicity of topics and approaches are presented in an easy-to-search A-Z format and offer a fresh perspective on the field and the subject of music in culture. Key features include: Approximately 730 signed articles, authored by prominent scholars, are arranged A-to-Z and published in a choice of print or electronic editions Pedagogical elements include Further Readings and Cross References to conclude each article and a Reader's Guide in the front matter organizing entries by broad topical or thematic areas Back matter includes an annotated Resource Guide to further research (journals, books, and associations), an appendix listing notable archives, libraries, and museums, and a detailed Index The Index, Reader's Guide themes, and Cross References combine for thorough search-and-browse capabilities in the electronic edition

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"Garland's ambitious 10-volume series takes a cultural approach to its focus on the music of all the world's peoples. Each volume is arranged topically, regionally, or by ethnic group, and complemented by an extensive index. Although each volume will differ because of the nature of the material, the organization remains consistent throughout all: regional overviews first; music in the social context next; then finally, the musical traditions of individual countries or ethnic groups.. Of exceptional value are the CDs that accompany each volume, often with previously unrecorded music, as well as the resource guides, extensive bibliographies, and photographs."
v.1 Africa -- v.2 South America, Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean -- v. 3 United States & Canada -- v.4 Southeast Asia -- v.5 South Asia: the Indian subcontinent -- v. 6 Middle East -- v. 7 East Asia: China, Japan & Korea -- v. 8 Europe -- v. 9 Australia & the Pacific Islands -- v. 10 World's Music: General Perspectives & Reference Tools

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This single volume provides a comprehensive set of essays on all aspects of African music. Featuring a 60 minute audio CD, glossary and guide to publications, recordings, film and video, the handbook is an invaluable, one stop reference. Articles originally published in: The Garland encyclopedia of world music, v. 1, Africa

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Articles originally published in: The Garland encyclopedia of world music. Vol. 2, South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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Instruments are grouped according to how the sound is produced: aerophones, idiophones, membranophones, and chordophones. "Working from actual instruments or from numerous picture references the artists have been able to convey precise details of form, decoration, and methods of sounding. In many cases small figure drawings have been included to show playing positions and relative sizes... Individual panels of additional reference material are included for the instruments of the symphony orchestra." In the later chapters, instruments are presented according to geographical distribution, historical period, and use in groups.

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The most authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference on the subject, this encyclopaedia covers the story of music in India spread over almost 2000 years and includes more than 5000 in-depth entries by over 100 acclaimed contributors from India and abroad. Covering classical, folk, film, and other forms of music in India, the three volumes provide an overview of the historical and cultural contexts of the musical forms, instruments, and composers. Fully cross-referenced, the encyclopaedia includes detailed entries on all forms of music, dance, raga, tala, gharana, treatises, instruments, and technical terms, and biographical notes on vocalists, musicologists, saint poets, gurus, composers, dancers, and instrumentalists. The over 200 rare photos, paintings, and line drawings of instruments, musicians, and musicologists from family albums and private collections enhance the visual appeal of the work. For the first time, this major undertaking will help to explain much of what music in India is all about and open the subject for a new audience, both in India and abroad.