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Listening to theatre : the aural dimension of Beijing opera

Wichmann, Elizabeth1991
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An introduction to the traditional Chinese art form, which describes how the elements of song, speech and musical composition are used to create a performance. Following a discussion of the aesthetics of Beijing opera, the book explores each facet of aural performance - voice, music and orchestra.
Imprint:
Honolulu : University of Hawaii Press, c1991.
Collation:
xviii, 342 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p. 309-321.--Includes index.Based on the author's dissertation--University of Hawaii, 1983.
ISBN:
9780824812218
Language:
English
BRN:
2512370
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