Strefa dźwięków: The sound zone

Abstract

"The "Sound zone" is the first part of the permanent exhibition opened in September 2016 in the new edifice of the Asia and Pacific Museum. The exhibition presents approximately 120 musical instruments originating from various cultural milieux and countries. It includes both simple instruments played by amateurs as well as real masterpieces used by professional musicians at royal courts. The cultural context and functions are illustrated with the help of various multimedia providing the opportunity to learn about the traditional role of an instrument as well as some more contemporary changes in the sphere of music influenced by the intermingling of different cultures."