Gamelan: The Traditional Sounds of Indonesia (World Music Series) with CD-ROM

Covering the history, cultural significance, and present form of gamelan, this book is a comprehensive treatment of the music of Indonesia, with emphasis on the music of the Cirebonese of North Java and the Sundanese of West Java. Numerous photographs of instruments, performances, and people, along with a CD of annotated musical examples, bring the music to life. This scholarly yet accessible book is valuable as a course text or as an addition to a comprehensive library collection.


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