TY - BOOK AU - Matusky,Patricia Ann AU - Tan,Sooi Beng TI - The music of Malaysia: the classical, folk and syncretic traditions T2 - SOAS musicology SN - 9781472465047 AV - ML345.M28 M8913 2017 U1 - 780.9595 23 PY - 2017/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group KW - Music KW - Malaysia KW - History and criticism N1 - "An Ashgate book"--Front cover; "First edition published by Ashgate 2004."; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "The book categorizes the types of music genres found in Malaysian society and provides an overview of the development of music in that country. Analyses of the music are illustrated with many examples transcribed from original field recordings. Genres discussed include theatrical and dance forms, percussion ensembles, vocal and instrumental music and classical music. It is an excellent introduction to and exploration of the country's vibrant musical culture"--Back cover ER -