TELESTES. An International Journal of Archaeomusicology and Archaeology of Sound Istituti editoriali e poligrafici internazionali, Pisa · Roma, III 2023 By Angela Bellia

https://www.academia.edu/97271399/TELESTES_An_International_Journal_of_Archaeomusicology_and_Archaeology_of_Sound_Istituti_editoriali_e_poligrafici_internazionali_Pisa_Roma_III_2023?rhid=40969625553&swp=rr-rw-wc-3718231&nav_from=5fceef52-9ad3-40a2-ae01-18869485e749 http://www.libraweb.net/articoli.php?chiave=202314701&rivista=147 «Telestes» seeks to fill the gap between existing treatments of the subdiscipline of ‘archaeomusicology’, or ‘music archaeology’ – rooted quite self-consciously in the methods of ancient music and dance scholars – and the possibilities offered by the rather different perspectives that have recently emerged within archaeology, art history, archaeology of performance, and sensory studies. Although over the last decade various scholarly disciplines have devoted increasing attention to ancient music and dance, they have done so by focusing on textual sources. However, in reconstructing features of ancient music and dance performances, the evidence offered by material culture within its archaeological context, although overlooked in previous studies, should play a critical role. Considering music and dance performances in the ancient world, this international journal explores material evidence for music and dance, and highlight the contribution of this evidence to a deeper understanding of the cultural and social meanings and functions of music and dance within activities of ritual and everyday life, reconstructing the many different ways and contexts in which they were experienced. Thus, through an archaeological approach to performance that places musical and dance activities within an actual or symbolic space, the study of material evidence of music and dance interests constitutes a valuable investigation that can shed light on the ritual meaning and social function of sonic events, as well as on the role of musicians and dancers in antiquity. «Telestes» also aims to explore how the study of instruments and sound objects has involved a wide variety of disciplines within and beyond the boundaries of anthropology and archaeology, including sound and acoustics studies, archaeomusicology (such as, among others, ethnoarchaeomusicology), history of religion, classics, history, digital humanities, and digital heritage. The range of different contexts presented allows us to improve our knowledge with regard not only to the nature of the evidence and the different forms of documentation and sources related to instruments and sound objects, but also how sound contributed to giving a contextualised sense of ritual and social place. Investigating the role of music and dance as more than a mere accompaniment or a means of entertainment, this journal is particularly revealing in terms of how musical and dance performances are intertwined and inseparable from ritual aspects, each serving as a structure and framework for the other and providing set forms of action that are related to the religious and social beliefs of a given culture. The journal welcomes research on the broadly defined Mediterranean region and from other areas of the world, such as Northern Europe, Central and South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Rim. Contributions pertaining to different periods are welcome. Cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches would be particularly appreciated. The preferred language for the contributions is English, but other languages (including German, French, Italian and Spanish) are acceptable. Special issues focused on a specific research area are also envisaged. ...