Music Reference Collection The Music and Dance of the World s Religions Book 54 (Hardcover)

Despite the world-wide association of music and dance with religion this is the first full-length study of the subject from a global perspective. The work consists of 3 816 references divided among 37 chapters. It covers tribal regional and global religions and such subjects as shamanism liturgical dance healing and the relationship of music mathematics and mysticism. The referenced materials display such diverse approaches as analysis of music and dance description of context direct experience observation and speculation. The references address topics from such disciplines as sociology anthropology history linguistics musicology ethnomusicology theology medicine semiotics and computer technology. Chapter 1 consists of general references to religious music and dance. The remaining 36 chapters are organized according to major geographical areas. Most chapters begin with general reference works and bibliographies then continue with topics specific to the region or religion. This book will be of use to anyone with an interest in music dance religion or culture.