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Jiuta Sōkyoku Lyrics and Explanations: Songs of the Floating World

Author Taylor & Francis Ltd
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'Jiuta Sōkyoku Lyrics and Explanations' is a compendium of seventy-three representative songs from the well-known genre of traditional Japanese Edo-period sankyoku ensemble music. Including extensive annotations along with commentaries and notes on their musical and performative aspects, the collection begins with an overview which traces the history of the jiuta sōkyoku genre and the various socio-political influences at work in its formation. The translations and analyses are followed by a substantive glossary and bibliography, allowing for a deeper understanding of both the literary and musical aspects of jiuta sōkyoku compositions. 'Jiuta Sōkyoku Lyrics and Explanations' is a comprehensive anthology which will be of great interest to researchers, including ethnomusicologists, Japanese studies scholars and poetry lovers who are fascinated with the literary and musical impact of the Edo period.
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228,94 €
Regular price: 240,99 €
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