Yearbook for Traditional Music
Encyclopedia
The Yearbook for Traditional Music is a peer-reviewed
academic journal
on the subjects of music and dance research
. It is published by the International Council for Traditional Music
, once a year in December. As of 2010, the editor in chief
is Don Niles.
The Yearbook was established in 1949, originally called the Journal of the International Folk Music Council.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
academic journal
Academic journal
An academic journal is a peer-reviewed periodical in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as forums for the introduction and presentation for scrutiny of new research, and the critique of existing research...
on the subjects of music and dance research
Dance research
Dance research is an umbrella term for studies of dance. It includes the following areas:*Dance history*Ethnochoreology*Dance theory*Dance science the scientific study of dance and dancers, as well as the practical application of scientific principles to dance, similar to sports science...
. It is published by the International Council for Traditional Music
International Council for Traditional Music
The International Council for Traditional Music is a UNESCO-recognized NGO, an academic organization focused on musicology and dance research. Founded in London on September 22, 1947, it publishes the Yearbook for Traditional Music once a year, and a twice-yearly bulletin. Since 2005, its...
, once a year in December. As of 2010, the editor in chief
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
is Don Niles.
The Yearbook was established in 1949, originally called the Journal of the International Folk Music Council.