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Commonwealth Publishers Encyclopaedia of Music (Set of 6 Vols ) 1852pp 2023 by Praveen Patnaik
Music, often an art/entertainment,is a total social fact whose definitions vary according to era andculture, often contrasted with noise. The omnipresence of music inour society suggests that music satisfies fundamental human needs.It can help us understand the deep feelings of those who lived inthe past, of those who speak other languages, and to work, toworship, and to play with those whose lives are lived underdiffering circumstances. About Author : Praveen Patnaik,a famous vocalist, composer, Teacher andwriter, is well known for his contributions to Indian music. He hasperformed extensively on stage, TV, disk, and radio in India,Europe and the United States. He accompanied many great musiciansfrom India and also from the West. He is well versed in the academic side of musc. He holdmasters degree in music and has been working as music teacher since1970. Contents : Music and Society: Multicultural Issues Poetic Music: Rhythm and Harmony Music: Community and Collaborative Perspectives Religious Music Music: Cross-cultural Perception Poetic Visual Music