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Unique and complex in style, traditional Chinese music forms a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible, illustrated introduction to Chinese music takes the reader through the 8000-year history of China's musical instruments, the diversity of Chinese folk music, the d...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English Chinese |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
©2011.
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| Edition: | Updated ed. |
| Series: | Introductions to Chinese culture
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| Summary: | Unique and complex in style, traditional Chinese music forms a fascinating part of China's cultural heritage. This accessible, illustrated introduction to Chinese music takes the reader through the 8000-year history of China's musical instruments, the diversity of Chinese folk music, the development of China's famous operas and the modern Chinese music industry. From classical to contemporary styles, Jin Jie explores the influence that Chinese music has had around the world [Publisher description]. |
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| Item Description: | Previous ed. published: Beijing : China Intercontinental Press, 2010. |
| Physical Description: | 148 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780521186919 0521186919 |