The problems encountered by missionaries in adapting Christian hymnody to non-western cultures /by Shirley Ham.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 1954.Description: iv, 80 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
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Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV4070 .P763 1954
  • BV4070
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Contents:
Purpose of the Study -- Importance of the Study -- Organization of the Study -- Present Status of the Problem -- Method of Procedure.
Differences Between Western and Non-Western Music -- Native Music -- Western Music -- Suggestions.
General Problems of Translation -- Connotations of Words -- Idioms -- Figures of Speech -- Limitation of Vocabulary -- Grammar -- Metrical Translations -- Polysyllabic Words -- Lengthy Utterances -- Stress -- Duration of Vowels -- Tone Languages -- Combination and Difficulties.
Conclusions -- Suggestions for Further Study.
Minor Scales -- Pentatonic Scale -- When They Ring the Golden Bells -- Battle Hymn of the Republic -- Jesus Loves Me.
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Chapter I. Introduction to the Study

Statement of the Problem -- Purpose of the Study -- Importance of the Study -- Organization of the Study -- Present Status of the Problem -- Method of Procedure.

Chapter II. Western Music Versus Non-Western Music

Introduction -- Differences Between Western and Non-Western Music -- Native Music -- Western Music -- Suggestions.

Chapter III. Translation Problems

Introduction -- General Problems of Translation -- Connotations of Words -- Idioms -- Figures of Speech -- Limitation of Vocabulary -- Grammar -- Metrical Translations -- Polysyllabic Words -- Lengthy Utterances -- Stress -- Duration of Vowels -- Tone Languages -- Combination and Difficulties.

Chapter IV. Summary and Conclusions

Summary -- Conclusions -- Suggestions for Further Study.

List of Illustrations

C Major Scale -- Minor Scales -- Pentatonic Scale -- When They Ring the Golden Bells -- Battle Hymn of the Republic -- Jesus Loves Me.

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