The traditional music of Japan / by Kishibe Shigeo.
| Author/creator | Kishibe, Shigeo |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Ongaku No Tomo Sha ed. |
| Publication Info | Tokyo : Ongaku No Tomo Sha Corp., 1984. |
| Description | x, 92 pages, 57 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | History -- Social background and aesthetics -- Theory -- Outline of eight major genres. Gagaku (court music) ; Shomyo (Buddhist chanting) ; Biwa music ; Noh ; Sokyoku (Koto music) ; Kabuki and Bunraku, and their music - Shamisen music ; Shakuhachi music ; Folk songs and folk music. |
| General note | Reprint. Originally published: 2nd edition Tokyo : Japan Foundation, 1982. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-86) and index. |