{"product_id":"2940012632470","title":"The Music of India","description":"The Music of India\u003cbr\u003eby Reginald \u0026amp; Jamila Massey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classical music of the India-Pakistan-Bangladesh subcontinent is one of the few ancient art forms still widely practised today. In recent years it has been much appreciated all over the world. This book, written by Indian writers, serves to deepen that appreciation to understanding. It covers the philosophy and history of Indian music clearly and history of Indian music clearly and concisely and relates its growth and development to social, cultural, religious and political factors. India's musical contacts with the East and the West are also discussed and their value assessed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Technical chapters explain the raga and tala systems, the numerous instruments from north and south are described in detail with the help of excellent line drawings by Eilean Pearcey, and the glossary of terms illumines the subject in an interesting way. Short biographies of established musicians, composers and musicologists place on record their various achievements, Apart from a selective bibliography and discography for the reader's guidance there is also a list of useful addresses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Music of India will prove invaluable to the student and specialist who requires a ready handbook on the subject. For the general on the musical life of an entire subcontinent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRavi Shankar, in his Foreword, recommends this book to all who wish to be introduced to India's music, her culture and her peoples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a work of scholarship; lively, at times even witty and never dull.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor additional information on publishing your books on iPhone and iPad please visit www.AppsPublisher.com","brand":"Apps Publisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47169595343088,"sku":"2940012632470","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012632470_p0.jpg?v=1763571049","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012632470","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}