Albanian traditional music
Subtitle: an introduction, with sheet music and lyrics for 48 songs
By: Spiro J. Shetuni
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng; alb
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9780786464494
Subjects: Folk music; History and criticism; Albanian Folk songs; Texts
Description: "This book examines the distinct musical culture of southeastern Europe, both monophonic and polyphonic, by delineating its four main musical dialects: Gheg, Tosk, Lab and Urban. The origins, fundamental features, musical styles and genres of the four dialects are discussed. An historical and demographic analysis of Albania, history of Albanian ethnomusicology and classifications in Albanian music are discussed"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-202) and index.
Table of contents: title: Albania : a historical, ethnic, and demographic synopsis; title: History of Albanian ethnomusicology; title: Classification in Albanian traditional music; title: Gheg musical dialect; title: Polyphonic traditional music; title: Tosk musical dialect; title: Lab musical dialect; title: Urban musical dialect; title: Lyrics; title: Musical notations.