{"product_id":"english-folk-song-and-dance-paperback-9781107698253","title":"English Folk-Song and Dance (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107698253","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEnglish Folk-Song and Dance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1915, this volume provides a concise introduction to English folk songs and folk dances.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFrank Kidson (Author), Mary Neal (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107698253, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 January 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e202 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm, 0.23 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFrank Kidson (1855–1926) and Mary Neal (1860–1944) were both notable for their involvement in the development of a scholarly movement relating to English folk traditions, Neal was also a prominent social campaigner and suffragette. Originally published in 1915, this volume provides a concise introduction to English folk songs and folk dances. The text is divided in two parts, with the first, written by Kidson, being assigned to songs and the second, written by Neal, being assigned to dances. This is a beautifully presented book, containing illustrations and numerous musical scores, that will be of value to anyone with an interest in folk traditions.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEnglish Folk-Song: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Definition\u003cbr\u003e 2. The origin of folk-song\u003cbr\u003e 3. The cante-fable\u003cbr\u003e 4. The construction of folk-music\u003cbr\u003e 5. Changes that occur in folk-music\u003cbr\u003e 6. The quality of folk-song, and its diffusion\u003cbr\u003e 7. The movement for collecting English folk-song\u003cbr\u003e 8. The noting of folk-music\u003cbr\u003e 9. The different classes of folk-song\u003cbr\u003e 10. The narrative ballad\u003cbr\u003e 11. Love songs and mystic songs\u003cbr\u003e 12. The pastoral\u003cbr\u003e 13. Drinking songs and humorous songs\u003cbr\u003e 14. Highwayman and poacher songs\u003cbr\u003e 15. Soldier songs\u003cbr\u003e 16. Sea songs\u003cbr\u003e 17. Pressgang songs\u003cbr\u003e 18. Hunting and sporting songs\u003cbr\u003e 19. Songs of labour\u003cbr\u003e 20. Traditional carols\u003cbr\u003e 21. Children's singing-games\u003cbr\u003e 22. The ballad sheet and song garland\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e English Folk-Dance: Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. The morris dance to-day\u003cbr\u003e 2. Tunes\u003cbr\u003e 3. Musical instruments\u003cbr\u003e 4. The dress\u003cbr\u003e 5. Extra characters\u003cbr\u003e 6. The sword dance\u003cbr\u003e 7. The furry dance\u003cbr\u003e 8. The country dance\u003cbr\u003e 9. The present-day revival of the folk-dance\u003cbr\u003e 10. Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Music%20%5BAV%5D%22\"\u003eAV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265892372760,"sku":"9781107698253","price":29.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107698253i_1b96dffe-fb67-4f57-94d2-62a04718d947.jpg?v=1694866087","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/english-folk-song-and-dance-paperback-9781107698253","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}