Paitim, Winim na Meknais: Construction and Uses of Sound Producing Instruments from Papua New Guinea and Other Parts of Oceania
| Author(s) | Webb, Michael |
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| Title | Paitim, Winim na Meknais: Construction and Uses of Sound Producing Instruments from Papua New Guinea and Other Parts of Oceania |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Language | eng |
| Location | Papua New Guinea |
| Relevance to ICH Safeguarding | documentation intangible-tangible interface education promotion |
| ICH Genre | performing arts: music performing arts: dance oral tradition |
| Keywords | music organology |
| Description | The construction of 58 traditional PNG instruments is described and illustrated, offering insights into the materials and techniques used. Playing methods are also explained to encourage students to attempt to make such instruments, ask elders about such matters, and experiment with different sound-producing techniques. No other volume offers such in-depth consideration of the construction of important sound-producing instruments. |
| Publisher | Goroka Teachers College |
| Place of Publication | Goroka |
| Date of Publication | 1987 |
| Academic Field | ethnomusicology |
| Community/Ethnic Group | Papua New Guinea |
| Contributor | Papua New Guinea National Cultural Commission |
| Active Contribution | Papua New Guinea, FY 2024 |
| Data Collection Project | |