The Indian Drum of the King-God and the Pakhāvaj of Nathdwara - SOAS Musicology Series

Pacciolla, Paolo

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Publisher's Synopsis

The book studies the evolution of the ancient drum mṛdaṅga into the pakhavaj, crossing more than 2,000 years of history. While focusing on the Nathdwara school of pakhavaj, the author joins ethnographic, historical, religious and iconographic perspectives to argue a multifaceted interpretation of the role and function of the pakhavaj in royal courts, temples and contemporary stages. Furthermore, he offers the first analysis of the visual and narrative contents of its repertoire.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780367370237
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	20 May 2020
DEWEY:	786.940954
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	224
Weight:	453g
Height:	234mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	13mm