Armenian Neume System of Notation: Study and Analysis

Contributor(s): At'ayan, R A (Author), Nersessian, Vrej N (Author)

ISBN: 9780700706365

Publisher: Routledge

Hardcover

$200.00

Pub Date: October 5, 1999

Dewey: 780.148

LCCN: 00361631

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.81" H x 8.52" L x 6.04" W ( 1.24 lbs) 290 pages

BISAC Categories:

Music | General | Social Science | Cultural and Ethnic Studies | Regional Studies

Series: Caucasus World

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Translated into English by N.V. Nersessian.This study traces the origin and development of the Armenian system of notation called Khazs, and re-creates the tunes of the numerous chants and songs composed over the centuries.

Review Quotes:

'the most profound and stimulating work on this topic.' - Levon Abrahamian, Journal of Royal Anthropological Institute

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