Music Fundamentals Q&A - (Revised Edition)

Author: Yu Renhao
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: What is the study of musicology? What research methods does musicology employ? Where does the term "musicology" originate, and what are the conceptual connections and differences between musicology and music theory? What are the major research fields of musicology, and what are the branch disciplines within each? Is ethnomusicology the study of ethnic music? How does folk song relate to other categories of folk music in China? How many types of vocal structures exist in rap music, and what are their characteristics? Why is there the saying "Southern words, Northern drums" associated with rap music? What are the most representative forms of music within the "Southern words, Northern drums" category? How does opera music relate to other categories of folk music in China? This book provides readers with knowledge about the main fields of Chinese musicology in a comparative, general, and easy-to-understand manner, answering these questions. In this revision, some of the original questions have been adjusted, and the content has been supplemented, particularly with the addition of the history of contemporary Chinese music since the founding of the People's Republic of China, making the book more targeted and practical for readers. Additionally, regarding music criticism, we plan to write a separate book on this topic, so it has been removed from this revision of the book.