Volumes VIII to XIII: Genres (Sold as Set)
Published September 2008
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The EPMOW Genre volumes contain entries on the genres of music that have been or currently are popular in countries and communities all over the world.

Included are discussions on cultural, historical and geographic origins; technical musical characteristics (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, amplitude); characteristic instrumentation and use of voice; lyrics and use of language; typical features of performance and presentation (including imagery, iconography and fashion); characteristic affiliations to class, gender, and ethnic, language and age groups; historical development and paths and modes of dissemination; influence of technology, the music industry and political and economic circumstances; changing stylistic features; notable and influential performers and their international influence; and relationships to other genres and sub-genres.

All entries conclude with a bibliography, discographical references and discography, with additional information on sheet music listings and visual recordings.

The volumes are organized as follows:

Vol VIII Major International Genres
Vol IX Genres of Caribbean and Central and Southern American Origin
Vol X Genres of North American Origin
Vol XI Genres of Asia and Oceanic Origin    
Vol XII Genres of African and Middle Eastern Origin
Vol XIII Genres of European Origin

Each volume contains a full headword list for all Part 3 Genres volumes and all are individually indexed.

HB, 6 volumes, 0 8264 8044 6, £695.00 / $1500.00
Special Introductory Price: £695.00/$1200.00
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