The Paraguayan Harp: From Colonial Transplant to National Emblem


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Description

This book discusses the historical and musical development of the diatonic harp in Paraguay, an analysis of the musical contributions by harp composers and performers, a survey of the various traditional genres associated with the instrument, and a discussion of the popular and academic settings where the instrument has been cultivated.



Author: Alfredo Colman
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 01/31/2015
Pages: 196
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.19w x 0.81d
ISBN13: 9780739198193
ISBN10: 073919819X
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Musical Instruments | Strings

About the Author
Alfredo C. Colman is associate professor of musicology and ethnomusicology at Baylor University.