Excursions in World Music
by Timothy Rommen, Bruno Nettl
8th Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781138359390 |
| eText ISBN | 9780429782930 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 510 |
Excursions in World Music, 8th Edition, is a textbook that introduces students to musical traditions and cultures across the globe. It frames the study of world music by exploring shared connections alongside regional diversity.
The text examines traditions across South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, East Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America.
The curricular framework offers instructors flexibility by supporting both an area studies and a thematic approach to the material. Learning aids include digital access to streamed audio listening and an introductory essay on musical fundamentals.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Studying Musics of the World's Cultures
Chapter 2: Music of South Asia
Chapter 3: Music of the Middle East and North Africa
Chapter 4: Musics of East Asia I: China and Taiwan
Chapter 5: Musics of East Asia II: Korea
Chapter 6: Musics of East Asia III: Japan
Chapter 7: Music of Maritime Southeast Asia
Chapter 8: Music of Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 9: Music and Europe
Chapter 10: Music of Latin America
Chapter 11: Music of the Caribbean
Chapter 12: Music of Indigenous North America
Chapter 13: Music of Ethnic North America
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