Music, Sound, and Architecture in Islam

Music, Sound, and Architecture in Islam
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Publisher : University of Texas Press
Total Pages : 477
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ISBN-10 : 9781477312469
ISBN-13 : 1477312463
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Book Synopsis Music, Sound, and Architecture in Islam by : Michael Frishkopf

Download or read book Music, Sound, and Architecture in Islam written by Michael Frishkopf and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together the perspectives of ethnomusicology, Islamic studies, art history, and architecture, this edited collection investigates how sound production in built environments is central to Muslim religious and cultural expression.


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