Dhrupad: Tradition and Performance in Indian Music (Soas Musicology) (Soas Musicology)
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0754603792 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The authors examine the relationship between the structures provided by tradition and their realization by the performer to provide a reconsideration of the nature of "tradition" in dhrupad. The text is augmented with a transcription of a complete dhrupad performance.. Dhrupad is believed to be the oldest style of classical vocal music performed today in North India. There is an overview of the historical development of the dhrupad tradition and performance styles from the 16th century to the 19th, followed by analyses of performance techniques, processes and characteristics. This detailed study of the genre is built around issues of tradition and performance