Harmoniousness : essays in Chinese musicology / by Jao Tsung-i ; edited and translated by Colin Huehns.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rao, Zongyi, author.

Contributor:

Huehns, Colin, editor, translator.

Series:

Collected works of Jao Tsung-i, 2666-9595 ; volume 1

Standardized Title:

Works. Selections. English

Language:

Chinese

English

Subjects (All):

Music--China--History and criticism.

Music.

Music--China--Philosophy and aesthetics.

Music theory--China--History.

Music theory.

Music archaeology--China.

Music archaeology.

Physical Description:

xv, 441 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2022]

Summary:

"From prehistoric bone flutes to Confucian bell-sets, from ancient divination to his beloved qin, this book presents translations of thirteen seminal essays on musical subjects by Jao Tsung-i. In language as elegant and refined as the ancient texts he so admired, his journey takes readers through Buddhist incantation, the philosophy of musical instruments, acoustical numerology, lyric poetry, historical and sociological contexts, manuscript studies, dance choreography, repertoire formulation, and opera texts. His voice is authoritative and intimate, the expert crafting his arguments, both accessible and sophisticated, succinct and richly tapestried; and concealed within a deft modesty is a thinker privileging us with his most profound observation. The musician's musician, the scholar's scholar, bold yet cautious, flamboyant yet restrained, a man for all seasons, a harmoniousness of time and place"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Rao, Zongyi. Harmoniousness :

ISBN:

9789004516816

9004516816

OCLC:

1314256686

Publisher Number:

99991984970