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21M.030

Introduction to Musics of the World

3-0-9 units. HASS-A; CI-H · Undergraduate

An introduction to diverse musical traditions of the world. Music from a wide range of geographical areas is studied in terms of structure, performance practice, social use, aesthetics, and cross-cultural contact. Includes music making, live demonstrations by guest artists, and ethnographic research projects. Enrollment limited by lottery.

Spring 2013 · Introduction to World Music

This course is an introduction to diverse musical traditions of the world. Music from a wide range of geographical areas is studied in terms of structure, performance practice, social use, aesthetics, and cross-cultural contact. Course work includes hands-on music making, live demonstrations by guest artists, and ethnographic research projects.

Readings

  • [Soundscapes] = Shelemay, Kay Kaufman. Soundscapes: Exploring Music in a Changing World . 2nd ed. W. W. Norton, 2006. ISBN: 9780393167139.
    Required
  • Please bring your Soundscapes textbook to lectures. Some additional required listening and reading materials will also be assigned. You will be responsible for knowing all required listening and reading materials (i.e., on exams).
    Required
Fall 2006 · Introduction to World Music

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings in which it is performed, through studying selected musical traditions from around the world. Specific case studies will be examined closely through listening, analysis, and hands-on instruction. The syllabus centers around weekly listening assignments and readings from a textbook with CDs, supplemented by hands-on workshops, lecture/demonstrations and concerts by master musicians from around the world.

Readings

  • Stone, Ruth. Music in West Africa. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN: 9780195145007.
    Listed reading
  • Gold, Lisa. Music in Bali. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN: 9780195141498.
    Listed reading
  • Marcus, Scott. Music in Egypt. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN: 9780195146455.
    Listed reading
  • Ruckert, George. Music in North India. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2003. ISBN: 9780195139938.
    Listed reading
  • Wade, Bonnie. Thinking Musically. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2003. ISBN: 9780195136647.
    Listed reading

Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: None U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 units. HASS-A; CI-H

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