A History of Chinese Christian Hymnody : From Its Missionary Origins to Contemporary Indigenous Productions.

This work examines the important hymnals that shaped Chinese hymnody and the hymnists who made significant contributions. The hymns written by Chinese authors and composers are discussed in the light of their Christian context, poetic forms, imagery, Chinese music styles and musical idiom.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hsieh, Fang-Lan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2009.
Temas:
Hymns > China > History and criticism.
Church music > China.
Musique d'église > Chine.
RELIGION > Christian Rituals & Practice > Worship & Liturgy.
RELIGION > Institutions & Organizations.
Church music
Hymns
Music.
Music, Dance, Drama & Film.
Music History & Criticism, Vocal.
China
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This work examines the important hymnals that shaped Chinese hymnody and the hymnists who made significant contributions. The hymns written by Chinese authors and composers are discussed in the light of their Christian context, poetic forms, imagery, Chinese music styles and musical idiom.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (293 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-250) and index.
ISBN:9780773416789
0773416781

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