Korean Musical Instruments |
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| Author:
| Howard, Keith |
| Series title: | Images of Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-586177-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1995 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $23.95 |
Book Description:
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Although often overshadowed by its two larger neighbours, Korea has had a distinct and vibrant cultural identity for over 1000 years. This book introduces the reader to one aspect of Korean culture, its music and musical instruments. Discussing the history, construction, playing techniques, and contemporary development of all the instruments in use and preserved in Korea today, the book features 24 colour and 15 black-and-white illustrations
Although often overshadowed by its two larger neighbours, Korea has had a distinct and vibrant cultural identity for over 1000 years. This book introduces the reader to one aspect of Korean culture, its music and musical instruments. Discussing the history, construction, playing techniques, and contemporary development of all the instruments in use and preserved in Korea today, the book features 24 colour and 15 black-and-white illustrations