Asian Music

This book explores how popular Western music influenced and reflected perceptions of Burma during its colonial period (1824-1948). Taking Kipling’s 1890 ballad ‘Mandalay’ as a critical turning point, it surveys musical works with Burma-related themes, emphasizing popular songs and show tunes, and al..

This book explores qupai, melodic models upon which most traditional Chinese instrumental (and some vocal) music is based. It explains qupai as a musical system, exploring its historic development, structural organization, influence on ensemble and solo repertoires, compositional usage in Kunqu clas..