Publication

1997 - University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois

Language

English

Word Count

86,750 words, Guess

Page Count

347 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL661922M
  • ISBN-100226300498
  • OCLC Control Number36477044
  • Library of Congress Control Number97007385
  • Goodreads6791477
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  • LibraryThing1979663

Classifications

  • DDC787.2/1623982
  • LCCML3704 .G64 1997

Description

The book begins with an investigation of the people and events important to Norwegian folk fiddling, tracing the history of Norwegian folk music and the growth and diversification of the folk music revival. The narrative takes us to fiddle clubs, concerts and competitions on the local, regional, and national levels, and shows how conflicting emphases--local vs. national identity, tradition vs. aesthetic qualities--continue to transform Norwegian folk music. Goertzen utilizes a large anthology of meticulously transcribed tunes to illustrate personal and regional repertoires, aspects of performance practice, melodic gesture and form, and tune relationships. Ethnomusicologists and readers who fiddle will enjoy both the music and the stories it tells.-- from PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION.

Subjects

Topics

MusicFiddlingFolk musicFiddle tunesCompetitionsMusic, competitionsHistory and criticism

Places

Series Statement

  • Chicago studies in ethnomusicology

Other Editions

  • Fiddling for Norway: revival and identityUniversity of Chicago Press1997-01-01

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