The Instrumental Music of Wutaishan's Buddhist Monasteries

Beth Szczepanski

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2012

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Examines how traditional and modern elements interact in the practice, reception and functions of wind music, or shengguan, at monasteries in Wutaishan, one of China's four holy mountains of Buddhism. This book provides an insight into the political and economic history of Wutaishan and its music.

ISBN-13
9781409427438
ISBN-10
1409427439
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year
2012
Publication date
2012-02-28
Pages
200
Dimensions
164x234x19
Weight
520