An Introduction to Malaysian Music presents a brief yet comprehensive introduction to all types of music found and practised in Malaysia. The content of this book was originally organized for publication on the Internet as a World Wide Web site, and may be found online at the Musical Malaysia website. This second edition (2002) contains updates based on feedback received from readers of the Internet website, which has been online since 1997.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION 	
Social and Political Background
Trends and Developments in Music
Music in Multicultural Societies
Types of Music in Malaysia
A Proposed Classification Method

Chapter 2: MUSIC IN THE CLASSICAL OR ART TRADITION	
Malaysian Popular Music	
Contemporary Art Music in Malaysia
Malaysian Art Music Composers
Malay Gamelan
Nobat
Carnatic Music
Hindustani Music
Chinese Orchestra

Chapter 3: MUSIC IN THE FOLK TRADITION	
Music for Dance
Music for Theater
Song Based Forms

Chapter 4: SYNCRETIC MUSIC
Keroncong
Ghazal
Dondang Sayang
Dangdut
Asli

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