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This book explores the cultural identities of contemporary musicians in Singapore and how they engage with the notion of tradition in their discourse and music. It proposes a multidisciplinary approach, building on theories from anthropology, music theory, ethnomusicology and postcolonial
Mar 4, 2018 · It would appear that composers like Ye Xiaogang in China or Joyce Koh in Singapore are positioned at the margins of legitimate ethnomusicological research at best.
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Jun 30, 2021 · Extending Anthony Seeger's recent flagging of areas for improvement in ethnomusicological research, this special issue is framed in terms of several concerns: engagement with cultural tradition, music and essentialism, and music as sustainability activism.
- Georgia Curran, Mahesh Radhakrishnan
- 2021
- The Cultural Significance of Music
- The Origins of Ethnomusicology
- The Evolution of Ethnomusicology
- Understanding Ethnomusicology
- Case Studies in Ethnomusicology
- Challenges and Controversies in Ethnomusicology
- Conclusion
- Related Terminology
Music is an important part of cultural expression, and it serves various functions in different cultures. For instance, music is often used in religious ceremonies to create a sense of reverence and spirituality. In some cultures, music is also used to mark significant life events such as weddings or funerals. Beyond that, music can be a crucial co...
The history of ethnomusicology can be traced back to the late 19th century, when scholars began collecting so-called “exotic” music from non-Western cultures, without undertaking any related fieldwork. They would typically obtain these specimens from people returning from the colonies. There was a particular interest in so-called primitive music, w...
In the early 20th century, ethnomusicology began to take on a more scientific approach, with scholars devising new methods for studying music within its cultural context. These methods include fieldwork (immersion in a community to observe music-making first-hand), interviews, document analysis, and musicological analysis (a tool used by ethnomusic...
Ethnomusicology is the study of music in cultural context, and it encompasses a wide range of approaches and methods. Ethnomusicologists seek to understand how music is created, performed, and experienced within different cultures around the world. One key aspect of ethnomusicology is its focus on musical systems. This refers to the ways in which m...
Ethnomusicologists have conducted numerous case studies to better understand the role of music in different cultures. One example is the study of Balinese gamelan, a traditional ensemble consisting of percussion instruments such as metallophones, gongs, and drums. Ethnomusicologists have examined how gamelan music is used in religious ceremonies an...
Like any academic discipline, ethnomusicology has faced criticisms and controversies over the years. One criticism is that the study of music from other cultures can be seen as a form of cultural appropriation. Some argue that ethnomusicologists have historically taken music from other cultures without properly acknowledging or respecting its origi...
In this article, we discussed the field of ethnomusicology and some of the case studies conducted by scholars to better understand music in different cultures. We explored how these studies reveal that music is deeply intertwined with culture and reflects important cultural values and practices. However, we also examined some of the criticisms that...
Musicology: the study of music history, theory, and composition Performance Studies: the study of music performance and how it is affected by factors such as culture, context, and technology. Disclosure: Please note that some of the links in this post are affiliate links. When you use one of my affiliate links, the company compensates me. At no add...
Aug 25, 2021 · Historical ethnomusicology where practice research is used in research on historical sound recordings, revivals, earlier traditional music re-made and performed for today. Practice Research in Ethnomusicology is as yet, largely unexplored in ethnomusicology, but holds the possibility for ethnomusciologists working with communities of practice ...
- Simon McKerrell
- 2021
Works of jazz scholarship from across the musicological disciplines routinely partake of both ethnographic and historical methods, and often aim to elucidate the connections between musical sound itself and music as an active component of a social formation—of race, gender, generational cohort, nation, and so on.
Annotate. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. ‘Music as culture’ examines the connections that ethnomusicologists make between music and culture. Culture, in an ethnomusicologist sense, refers to all forms of human knowledge, creativity, and values, and to their expression in various activities.