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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: Richard Wallaschek's Primitive Music (1893) is a pioneering study in comparative musicology, examining the musical practices of indigenous cultures across Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Wallaschek posits that rhythm and dance were the foundational elements of early music, preceding melody and speech. He explores the roles of singers, composers, and the social functions of music, emphasizing its significance in ritual and communal activities. The work also delves into the development of musical instruments, tonality, and harmony, offering insights into the evolution of music from primitive to complex forms. About The Author: Richard Wallaschek (1860–1917) was an Austrian psychologist and musicologist renowned for his pioneering work in comparative musicology and the psychology of music. His seminal 1893 book, Primitive Music, analyzed the musical traditions of various indigenous cultures, proposing that music originated from rhythm and dance rather than speech. Drawing on contemporary neurological theories, he distinguished between two types of musical perception: Tonvorstellung (tone representation) and Musikvorstellung (musical representation). In 1907, he was elected a member of the Leopoldina, Germany's National Academy of Sciences. Wallaschek's interdisciplinary approach laid foundational concepts for modern ethnomusicology and music psychology. The Title 'Primitive Music: An Inquiry into The Origin and Development of Music, Songs, Instruments, Dances, and Pantomimes of Savage Races written/authored/edited by Richard Wallaschek', published in the year 1893. The ISBN 9789372256093 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 380 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in