The Oriental Miscellany: Being a Collection of the Most Favourite Airs of Hindoostan, Compiled and Adapted for the Harpsichord
The Oriental Miscellany: Being a Collection of the Most Favourite Airs of Hindoostan, Compiled and Adapted for the Harpsichord | Libri antichi e moderni | William Hamilton Bird
The Oriental Miscellany: Being a Collection of the Most Favourite Airs of Hindoostan, Compiled and Adapted for the Harpsichord
The Oriental Miscellany: Being a Collection of the Most Favourite Airs of Hindoostan, Compiled and Adapted for the Harpsichord | Libri antichi e moderni | William Hamilton Bird
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- Anno di pubblicazione
- 2025
- ISBN
- 1111036579379
- Autore
- William Hamilton Bird
- Pagine
- 96
- Editori
- Gyan Publishing House
- Soggetto
- Music
- Descrizione
- Paperback
- Lingue
- Inglese
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- Print on demand
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Descrizione
About The Book: The Oriental Miscellany: Being a Collection of the Most Favourite Airs of Hindoostan, Compiled and Adapted for the Harpsichord (1789) by William Hamilton Bird is a pioneering work that transcribes Indian music into Western notation. This collection features approximately 30 pieces, including a flute sonata, adapted for the harpsichord. Bird's transcriptions reflect the influence of European interest in Indian music during the late 18th century, particularly among British colonial figures. However, Bird's adaptations simplified Indian rhythms, avoided microtonality, and introduced harmonies, diverging from traditional Indian musical structures. The work contributed to the early Western understanding and appreciation of Indian music.
