The study of the relationships between western, non western and primitive music is dependent on either being recorded on disc or by tape recorders! Albeit this conformity may be traced way back to the 18th century. These non western music was not brought to the surface from the primitive condition until phonographic equipment became available. Primordial music is orally transmitted rather than in written notation format, therefore, its recitation practices of rhythms and intonations is rather difficult! |