an introduction, with sheet music and lyrics for 48 songs /
First Statement of Responsibility
Spiro J. Shetuni.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
vii, 205 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations, maps, music ;
Dimensions
26 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-202) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Albania : a historical, ethnic, and demographic synopsis -- History of Albanian ethnomusicology -- Classification in Albanian traditional music -- Gheg musical dialect -- Polyphonic traditional music -- Tosk musical dialect -- Lab musical dialect -- Urban musical dialect -- Lyrics -- Musical notations.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"This book examines the distinct musical culture of southeastern Europe, both monophonic and polyphonic, by delineating its four main musical dialects: Gheg, Tosk, Lab and Urban. The origins, fundamental features, musical styles and genres of the four dialects are discussed. An historical and demographic analysis of Albania, history of Albanian ethnomusicology and classifications in Albanian music are discussed"--Provided by publisher.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
McFarland & Co Inc Pub, Po Box 611, Jefferson, NC, USA, 28640, (336)2464460
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Folk music-- Albania-- History and criticism.
Folk songs, Albanian-- Albania-- History and criticism.