Sizhu instrumental music of South China : ethos, theory and practice / by Alan R. Thrasher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thrasher, Alan R. (Alan Robert)

Series:

Sinica Leidensia ; v. 84.

Sinica leidensia, 0169-9563 ; v. 84

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Instrumental music--China, Southeast--History and criticism.

Instrumental music.

Music theory--China--History.

Music theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (236 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden : Brill, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

According to a reader's report, this is \'one of the finest studies on (any kind of) Chinese music to emerge in recent years.\' Based on extensive fieldwork and a thorough knowledge of the scholarly literature, the author examines the theoretical underpinnings of the 'silk and bamboo' instrumental ensemble traditions of the Chaozhou, Hakka and Cantonese peoples of South China. Stepping back far into history, the book opens with a penetrating examination of Confucian theory, the ancient corpus of behavioral doctrine which promoted music as a means of achieving social harmony and which, together with Daoist belief, exercised unusually strong influence over common-practice music and aesthetics. This is followed by a rigorous analysis of the music itself, focusing upon linear and modal structures and performance styles which reflect a fascinating mix of ancient ideologies and more recent influences.

Contents:

Sizhu music in South China

Yuelun: the Confucian Foundation

Qingshang music and the historic legacy

Yuelu: music theory and practice

Baban and the sizhu repertoire

Bianzou: performance practice and aesthetics.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-211) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-39802-4

9786612398025

90-474-3277-0

OCLC:

593222364

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004165007.I-218 DOI