MUSIC THEORIES OF THE WORLD: CROSS-CULTURAL APPROACHES TO PITCH, MELODY, AND RHYTHM

Credit Hours: 3 · Graduate

Study of indigenous music theories. Covers tuning, melodic/modal, and rhythmic theories from Chinese, Persian, Indonesian, Japanese, Arab, Hindu, West African, and Latin American traditions. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Passing the theory placement exam or MUSI 511 : Grad Theory Review.