How Long to Read The African Imagination in Music

How Long Does it Take to Read The African Imagination in Music?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 43 minutes to read The African Imagination in Music by Kofi Agawu

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In The African Imagination in Music, noted music scholar Kofi Agawy offers a fresh introduction to the vast, immensely rich and diverse set of repertoires that comprise the sound worlds of Sub-Saharan African music. Agawu introduces readers to the basic elements of African music and to the values upon which they are built. He then explores the key dimensions and resources of African music, including the place of music in society, musical instruments, the relationship between language and music, rhythm, melody, form, harmony and finally, appropriations of African music by musicians around the world. Written in an accessible styles, The African Imagination in Music is poised to renew interest in Black African music, and to engender discussion of its creative underpinnings by Africanists, ethnomusicologists, music theorists and musicologists. -- from back cover.

How long is The African Imagination in Music?

The African Imagination in Music by Kofi Agawu is 389 pages long, and a total of 100,751 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 123% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The African Imagination in Music Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 10 minutes to read The African Imagination in Music aloud.

What Reading Level is The African Imagination in Music?

The African Imagination in Music is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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