The melodic tradition of Ireland / James R. Cowdery.
| Author/creator | Cowdery, James R., 1953- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Kent, Ohio : Kent State University Press, ©1990. |
| Description | xv, 202 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | World musics World musics. ^A259369 |
| Contents | The melodic tradition of Ireland. Historical background ; Language ; Sean-nos ; Learning ; Where the music lives ; Musical elements ; Instruments -- "Putting it over". Decorating a song ; The pulse ; The nea ; "Say a song" -- Portrait of a tune: "The blackbird". Preliminary sketch ; Transcribed examples ; Summary -- "The whole of it". Development of the tune-family concept ; Three principles -- Two outlining families: "Ballylee" and "Rakish Paddy" -- Conjoining: "The Boyne water" -- Recombining: "The blackbird". "The beauty of innuendoes". |
| Abstract | This book draws on previous studies of Irish music and general melodic theory to describe the inner workings of a rich melodic tradition. Irish folk music, resting upon monophonic melodies which are varied and ornamented, are thus viewed from several perspectives - ethnographic and musical, insider and theoretical - to weave an integrated image of a still thriving genre. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-194) and index. |
| LCCN | 89024436 |
| ISBN | 0873384075 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML287.C68 1990 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |