Here is the most comprehensive history of Brazilian music available in English. Concise yet remarkably detailed; it provides professional musicologists and music lovers alike with a clear outline of the major trends; important composers; and currents of thought that have shaped the folk; popular; and art music that are an important part of Brazils unique cultural heritage.The Music of Brazil contains over seventy musical examples representing musical idiom and form throughout recent history. A useful glossary introduces the reader to the key terms of Brazilian music; from agogocirc;mdash;a percussion instrument composed of two bellsmdash;to xocalhomdash;a wooden or metal rattler.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy tammy kielmaGreat book a lot of history. Highly recommended0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My old hauntsBy Norma C. StantonHaving lived and worked there I really enjoyed the book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A fantastic dream for the mentally ill.By JoyceIt showed the good intentions of the designer and founder of the facility. The design and furnishings were certainly admirable; though the reality of actual need was greater than could be accommodated by his dream.
