Music in Java. : its history, its theory and its technique / by J. Kunst ; edited by E.L. Heins.
| Author/creator | Kunst, Jaap |
| Other author | Heins, E. L. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third enlarged edition. |
| Publication | The Hague : Martinus Nijhoff, 1973. |
| Description | 2 volumes (xviii, 660 pages) : illustrations, maps, music, portrait, tables ; 28 cm + 3 folded sheets |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Toonkunst van Java. English |
| Contents | Volume 1. Tone- and scale-systems -- Historical survey. Before the advent of the Hindus ; Hindu-Java ; The post-Hindu period -- Central and east Java. Vocal music ; Instruments. Idiophones ; Membranophones ; Chordophones ; Aerophones -- Orchestras ; Structure, nature and use of the different compositions ; Notation -- West Java. Introduction (a comparison of Sudanese with Javanese and Balinese music, both instrumental and vocal; the impression made on the Western mind; something about vocal music) -- Instruments. Idiophones ; Membranophones ; Chordophones ; Aerophones -- Orchestras ; Forms of composition, and their use -- |
| Contents | Volume 2. Illustrations 1-165 -- Appendices. List of grammophone records mentioned in the text. |
| General note | Translation of De toonkunst van Java. |
| General note | "Bijlagen": 3 leaves inserted in pocket (volume 2). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-475) and index. |
| LCCN | 73175096 |
| ISBN | 9024715199 |
| Stock number | fl100.00 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML345.J3 K83 1973 V. 1 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML345.J3 K83 1973 V. 2 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |