Gagaku, the music and dances of the Japanese imperial household / edited, and with an introduction by Lincoln Kirstein ; design by Leabo ; calligraphy by Yasuhide Kobashi.

Author/creator Garfias, Robert
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Theatre Arts Books, 1959.
Description34 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Historical development -- Formal structure -- Dance music -- Costumes -- The stage -- Gagaku today -- Dances of the right group -- Dances of the left group -- Kagura: nin-jo-mai (sonokoma) -- Kangen: instrumental performance.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliography and discography.
LCCN 59003783