Date of Award
1-1-2017
Thesis Type
masters
Document Type
Thesis (Restricted Access)
Divisions
cent1
Department
Cultural Centre
Institution
University of Malaya
Abstract
This study examines Twelve Girls Band and how Chinese traditional musical instruments were orchestrated to set a new tradition based on three selected popular Chinese folk songs. Biasness and much debate were put on among scholars; however, there is a lack of research with a more holistic approach that covers music analysis and virtual fieldwork. This research aims to fill the gap by examining into its orchestration, analysis of its music and then provide a thick description looking into Twelve Girls Band from a cultural and musical point of view, in order to bring to a more holistic view of its identity formation and how its music forms a new tradition. This research is in the area of ethnomusicology and popular music. Methodology includes virtual fieldwork and music analysis. Research outcome includes identification of a modelling concept of new orchestration that furnish new knowledge into the current debate of xinminyue or world music derived from music analysis and discussing Twelve Girls Band from a cultural perspective.
Note
Dissertation (M.A.) – Cultural Centre, University of Malaya, 2017.
Recommended Citation
Chen, Pei Ying, "Twelve girls band and the representation of Chinese traditional musical instruments through virtual perspectives / Chen Pei Ying" (2017). Student Works (2010-2019). 4302.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2010s/4302