For courses in ethnomusicological theory. This book covers ethnomusicological theory, exploring some of the underpinnings of different approaches and analyzing differences and commonalities in these orientations.   This text addresses how ethnomusicologists have used and applied these theories in ethnographic research.
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Chapter 1: Inquiry in Ethnomusicology Chapter 2: Cultural Evolutionism and Diffusionism in Comparative Musicology Chapter 3: Structural-Functionalist Approaches in Ethnomusicology Chapter 4: Linguistic Approaches in Ethnomusicology Chapter 5: Paradigmatic Structuralism in Ethnomusicology  Chapter 6: Marxist Explanations in Ethnomusicology Chapter 7: Literary and Dramaturgical Theories in Ethnomusicology Chapter 8: Cognition and Communication Theory in Ethnomusicology Chapter 9: Performance Theory in Ethnomusicology Chapter 10: Gender, Ethnicity, and Identity Issues in Ethnomusicological Theory Chapter 11: Phenomenology and Experiential Ethnomusicology Chapter 12: History in Ethnomusicology Chapter 13: Postmodern, Postcolonial, and Global Issues in Ethnomusicology Chapter 14: Convergence and Divergence in Theory
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What do you cover when teaching ethnomusicology?Outlines basic assumptions of each theory using basic, clear, inclusive ideas to build foundational knowledge. Compares theories one with another to show integration, clear differences and contrasts, as well as historical development from one theory to another. Examples are interesting reading that present rich details of musical performance. They connects these details to the more abstract theoretical ideas. Diagrams and musical transcriptions help students in understand how theories are applied in ethnomusicology. Text boxes highlight definitions of key terms and concepts. 
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780132408400
Publisert
2007-09-05
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Vekt
372 gr
Høyde
178 mm
Bredde
233 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Forfatter

Biographical note

Ruth Stone has taught at Indiana University for more than twenty-five years and is the Laura Boulton Professor in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, Professor of African Studies,  as well as the Co-Project Director of the EVIA Digital Archive of ethnographic video performance.