La Música Típica Del Táchira

Resumen del Libro

Opens with a general essay on folk music in Táchira, Venezuela. Dance music occupies the greatest portion of the book, songs of various types are treated next. Both are illustrated with transcriptions. Ends with a discussion of the instruments, mostly chordophones, used in the music. Useful index of musical examples –Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.