The Rise of Music in the Ancient World East and West

In this groundbreaking, all encompassing work, the eminent musicologist explores the evolution of music, from the ecstatic singing and Shaman songs of early civilizations to the development of more structured styles in Egypt, East Asia, India, Greece, Rome, the Middle East, and Europe. 8 plates of illustrations.

PrefaceSection One: The Origins of Music1. Music in Early Society2. Comparative Musicology and its Methods3. Melodic Styles4. Rhythm and Instrumental Music5. Polyphony6. ConclusionSection Two: The Western Orient1. High Civilization and Music2. Musical Systems in General3. Music in the Ancient Western Orient4. ConclusionSection Three: East Asia1. General Features2. The Lü's3. The Scales4. Melody and Rhythm5. Notation6. Polyphony7. OrchestrasSection Four: India1. The Vedic Chant2. Pictorial and Literary Evidences3. Scales4. Rägas5. Rhythm and Form6. ConclusionSection Five: Greece and Rome1. The Sources2. Notation3. The Genera4. The Shades5. Early Modes6. The Perfect System7. The Relics8. Ethos9. Health and Education10. Counterpoint?11. Accents and Rhythm12. Form13. RomeSection Six: The Greek Heritage in the Music of Islam1. Scales and Modes2. Maqäm3. Rhythm4. Polyphony5. FormSection Seven: Europe and the Road to Major and MinorEpilogueIndex