MUSG 06448 - Music in World Cultures: Africa, India, Near & Middle East

Credits: 3

A survey is made of the musical cultures of the world (excluding western art music), the role of music in society and its relationship to other arts. Consideration will also be given to scale structure, instruments, musical forms and performance standards. Cultural areas of particular concern are Africa, India, and the Near and Middle East.

Course Attributes: ACE, CAT, GLBL, GNED, MCUL, RE, UGRD