Music-Genres & Styles-Dance

Fragrant tropical flowers, opulent batik fabrics, magnificent bronze gamelan orchestras, and, of course, aromatic coffee. Such are the exotic images of Java, Indonesia's most densely populated island, that have hovered at the periphery of North American imaginations for generations. Through close readings of the...

In the twenty-first century, values of competition underpin the free-market economy and aspirations of individual achievement shape the broader social world. Consequently, ideas of winning and losing, success and failure, judgment and worth, influence the dance that we see and do. Across stage, studio,...

Author: Liesl MerweISBN-10: 1803749806ISBN-13: 9781803749808Publisher: Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic PublisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2026Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d

The focus of the present work is the art status of Duchamp's Readymades and Warhol's Brillo Box, and the claim that these works, because of their singular radicality, have initiated artistic and conceptual revolutions thereby changing the concept of art. The two first parts...

A spark of practical brilliance meets enduring artistry in Advice To Singers. This compact, inspired guide offers a clear path from breath to resonance, inviting readers into a timeless tradition of singing craft and care. Presented with the clarity of a vocal pedagogy treatise,...

Step inside the engine room of controlled chaos.Music Producers Secrets: The Art of Squarepusher takes you on an immersive journey through the high-speed, high-detail world of Tom Jenkinson, one of the most uncompromising innovators in modern electronic music.From razor-sharp breakbeats to elastic bass lines,...

(Music Sales America). In the past two decades tango has experienced a popular resurgence worldwide. Almost universally familiar as a dance form, tango is also a distinctive genre of song or cancion that was born in the impoverished outskirts of late 19th-century Buenos Aires....

Full Score and all Individual Instrument Parts Gaius Petronius' first century novel is brought to life by American composer James Nathaniel Holland in his comedic ballet, "The Satyricon" Here are selected seven movements for a complete concert suite for full orchestra. Movements include: Riot...

This book contains a collection of songs about love, life, and the blues. It is one that every romantic at heart will truly love.Author: Frankie L. FippsISBN-10: 1329815998ISBN-13: 9781329815995Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/16/2021Pages: 38Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

This vintage book contains the sheet music and lyrics for a variety of traditional British dances, including country dances, Morris dances, jigs, reels, and more. Originally intended for instructional use, this volume is ideal for beginners and would make for a lovely addition to...

Full Score (Parts sold separately)In Seven Movements Gaius Petronius' first century novel is brought to life by American composer James Nathaniel Holland in his comedic ballet, "The Satyricon" Here are selected seven movements for a complete concert suite for full orchestra. Movements include: Riot...

Fragrant tropical flowers, opulent batik fabrics, magnificent bronze gamelan orchestras, and, of course, aromatic coffee. Such are the exotic images of Java, Indonesia's most densely populated island, that have hovered at the periphery of North American imaginations for generations. Through close readings of the...

When the Second World War broke out, ballet in Britain was only a few decades old. Few had imagined that it would establish roots in a nation long thought to be unresponsive to dance. Nevertheless, the war proved to be a boon for ballet...

Fugue Analysis A Practical Guide offers a systematic approach to the analysis of fugal counterpoint, previously unavailable to scholars and students. It focuses on the tonal repertoire of the late-Baroque period, with suggestions on applicability to other repertoires. The author proposes an analytical framework...

The Borzoi Book of Modern Dance is a comprehensive guide to modern dance written by Margaret Lloyd. The book is designed to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the history, techniques, and styles of modern dance. The book is divided into several sections,...

A Treatise On The Art Of Dancing is a comprehensive guide to the art of dancing written by the Italian choreographer and dance master Giovanni-Andrea Gallini. Originally published in 1762, this book covers the history and theory of dance, as well as detailed instructions...

PIANO VOCAL SCORE. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's novel is brought to musical life by American Costa Rican composer James Nathaniel Holland in his adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" for theatrical dance production, orchestra, soloists and chorus. This fine work is waiting to...

Home Course In New Ballroom Dances is a comprehensive guidebook written by Lawrence Grant that provides a step-by-step guide to mastering the latest ballroom dances. The book is designed to help beginners and experienced dancers alike learn the techniques and movements required to perform...

In east Javanese dance traditions like Beskalan and Ngremo, musicians and dancers negotiate gender through performances where males embody femininity and females embody masculinity. Christina Sunardi ventures into the regency of Malang in east Java to study and perform with dancers. Through formal interviews...

Ready to plan the reception of your dreams?Dance Floor Dreams: A Bride's Guide to the Perfect Wedding by David Campo is the ultimate insider's handbook for creating a celebration that flows seamlessly from "I do" to the final dance. Packed with expert guidance from...

(Hapaworld). Up to 80% of kids aren't involved with school music programs, but we know that most kids love music. How can we get these kids involved with learning the basics of music theory while implanting a lifelong passion for music making? That's the...

"Rhythmic Moves: A Journey Through the Art of Dance" invites you to step into a world where the language of the soul is expressed through movement. Dive into the heart of this captivating book, where every turn of the page unveils the enchanting tale...

“The English Country Dance, Graded Series, Volume 1” is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional English folk dance. Compiled and described by Cecil J. Sharp, a key figure in the early 20th-century folk revival, this volume provides detailed instructions and musical scores...

Bringing together interdisciplinary scholars, this book explores how African musical traditions and dance act as political commentary and forms of resistance in Africa. The volume draws on Christopher Small's concept of "musicking" to explore the intersection between music, dance, and politics across the diverse...

In what ways can analytic reection be of avail when engaging in music as a musician? What restrictions of the interpreter's freedom do musical scores impose? Which licences do musicians in fact allow themselves? Can hierarchical tonal analysis really guide musicians towards artistically rewarding...

The concept of musica mathematica seeks to accurately examine the intersection of two seemingly radically different subject areas. From the perspective of a European perception, the definition of the science of music was a result of the Pythagorean concept of universal harmony. The Pythagoreans...

The Art of Tango offers a systematic exploration of the performance, arrangement and composition of the universally popular tango. The author discusses traditional practices, the De Caro school and the pioneering oeuvre of four celebrated innovators: Pugliese, Salgán, Piazzolla and Beytelmann.With an in-depth focus...

For nearly a century, the training of ballet and modern dancers has followed two divergent paths. Modern practitioners felt ballet was artificial and injurious to the body; ballet teachers felt that modern dancers lacked the rigorous discipline and control that comes only from years...

This book concerns the ways in which many different types of nationalism, chauvinism and racism penetrated into musical thought in the interwar period, and how the leading artistic personalities of that period reacted to these ideologies. The concept of "nationalism" is understood broadly in...

This book gives a critical account of various methods used in music analysis. In the first chapter, a number of current approaches such as semiotics, musical implications, Schenkerian analysis, and generative theory are demonstrated on Mozart's K. 331 theme. Five essays deal with important...

This collection commemorates Walterdale's 50th anniversary and highlights the social and artistic significance of amateur theatre practice in Canada by drawing together significant plays by acclaimed and emerging Canadian playwrights, detailed introductions, and archival production photographs.Author: Robin WhittakerISBN-10: 1897425260ISBN-13: 9781897425268Publisher: Athabasca University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Elephant Dance is a captivating memoir by Frances Hubbard Flaherty, the wife of the renowned documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty. The book narrates the couple's adventures in India during the 1930s, where they traveled to make a film about the people and culture of the...

Discover the beauty and complexity of natural rhythms and dances with this informative and engaging guide. From the waltz to the tango, Gertrude K. Colby explores the history and meaning behind some of the world's most beloved dances. This book is a must-read for...

From its beginnings in the Bible, Christian hymnology has fulfilled three functions -- praise, recital and teaching of the Myth, and collective and personal adoration as well as the foundation and worship of the church. In Hymns and the Christian Myth, Lionel Adey demonstrates...

Speaking of Dance: Twelve Contemporary Choreographers onTheir Craft delves into the choreographic processes of some of America's most engaging and revolutionary dancemakers. Based on personal interviews, the book's narratives reveal the methods and quests of, among others, Merce Cunningham, Meredith Monk, Bill T. Jones,...

An exploration of the various styles of eighteenth-century dance, i.e. ballroom versus ballet, the four traditional styles of theatrical dance, regional preferences for given styles, and the breakdown of this system of styles, together with a consideration of the importance of caprice, dance according...

Christian churches and groups within Anglo-American contexts have increasingly used popular music as a way to connect with young people. This book investigates the relationships between evangelical Christianity and popular music, focusing particularly on electronic dance music in the last twenty years. Author Stella...

Step inside the mind of a sonic outlaw.Music Producers Secrets: The Art of Aphex Twin takes you on an immersive journey through the mysterious and innovative world of Richard D. James-one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in electronic music history.From glitchy beats...

Are you a dancer who dreams of moving with effortless grace, feeling every beat, and translating the soul of the music directly into your body? Do you ever find yourself just *doing* the steps, rather than truly *dancing* the music? The secret to truly...

The first in-depth study of underground dance music."You Better Work!" is the first detailed study of underground dance music or UDM, a phenomenon that has its roots in the overlap and cross-fertilization of African American and gay cultural sensibilities that have occurred since the...

In a time of colonial subjugation, subaltern, illicit and courtesan dancers in India radically disturbed racist, casteist and patriarchal regimes of thought. The criminalized 'nautch' dancer, vilified by both British colonialism and Indian nationalism, appears in this book across multiple locations, materials and timelines:...

This book investigates choreomusical aspects of tango argentino in translocal practice, in particular its current manifestation in Europe. It looks at it in its many facets: movement structures, sound structures, dancers and musicians, and the complex relations between these factors that all have their...

K-pop, or Korean pop, is a South Korean genre of music that incorporates influences from a range of musical genres, including rap, R&B, dance, pop, and reggae. Korean artists, also known as idols, have become some of the most popular global superstars, with thousands...

Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Grab your chance to own this comprehensive guide by Tommy Swindali. Including Songwriting: Apply Proven Methods, Ideas and Exercises to Kickstart or Upgrade Your Songwriting Music Production: How to Produce Music, The Easy to...

This brief introduction to the life and work of Rudolf Laban describes how this work has been extended into the fields of movement therapy, communications, early childhood development, and other fields.Author: Eden DaviesISBN-10: 0415977282ISBN-13: 9780415977289Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2005Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.96h x 6.36w...

The Oxford Handbook of Dance and Theater collects a critical mass of border-crossing scholarship on the intersections of dance and theatre. Taking corporeality as an idea that unites the work of dance and theater scholars and artists, and embodiment as a negotiation of power...

DISCO! Music, Image, Dance takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring disco's untold stories--sonic, visual, and kinetic--from its popular heyday to its many afterlives. The book attests to disco's irrepressibility in cultural practices from the 1970s to the 2020s, tracing its histories and instantiations as...

DISCO! Music, Image, Dance takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring disco's untold stories--sonic, visual, and kinetic--from its popular heyday to its many afterlives. The book attests to disco's irrepressibility in cultural practices from the 1970s to the 2020s, tracing its histories and instantiations as...

Ballet Beyond Tradition reconciles age-old conflicts to bring a new awareness to ballet teachers of the importance of a holistic training regimen that draws on the best that modern dance and movement-studies offers.Author: Anna PaskevskaISBN-10: 0415970180ISBN-13: 9780415970181Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/26/2004Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.98h...

The Hupa White Deerskin Dance is a book written by Walter R. Goldschmidt. The book is a detailed study of the White Deerskin Dance, a ritual ceremony performed by the Hupa people, who are native to Northwestern California. The author provides an in-depth analysis...