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This volume contains annotated translations of anecdotes, on musicological and socio-cultural topics, from al-Iṣbahānī's The Grand Book of Songs. Includes music theory and treatises; instruments; composition techniques; education and transmission; vocal and instrumental performances; solo and ensemble music; improvisations; emotions; dances; social status.

Produktbeschreibung
This volume contains annotated translations of anecdotes, on musicological and socio-cultural topics, from al-Iṣbahānī's The Grand Book of Songs. Includes music theory and treatises; instruments; composition techniques; education and transmission; vocal and instrumental performances; solo and ensemble music; improvisations; emotions; dances; social status.
Autorenporträt
George Dimitri Sawa is an independent scholar with a PhD in Music and Middle East Studies, from the University of Toronto. He taught Middle Eastern Music History: medieval, modern and sacred music, at the University of Toronto (1987-1995) and York University (1982-1986, 1994, 2006-2007).