African Polyphony and Polyrhythm

African Polyphony and Polyrhythm

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Arom Simha
Cambridge University Press
EAN: 9780521616010
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In this detailed study Simha Arom takes a new and original approach to the understanding of the complex and sophisticated patterns of polyphony and polyrhythm that characterise African music. Considering in particular the harp, sanza, xylophone and percussion music of Central Africa, Simha Arom develops a rigorous method for the analysis of the music and for the recording and deciphering of the many strands of polyphony and polyrhythm. Through a systematic breakdown of the many layers of apparently improvised rhythm he reveals the essential structure which underlies this rich and complex music. Inspired also by linguistic techniques, Professor Arom regards the music very much as a grammatical system.
EAN 9780521616010
ISBN 0521616018
Binding Paperback / softback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Publication date December 2, 2004
Pages 700
Language English
Dimensions 246 x 189 x 36
Country United Kingdom
Authors Arom Simha
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises
Translators Boyd Raymond; Thom Martin; Tuckett Barbara