MUS 242 - Music of Asia

Instructor
Stasack

Indigenous classical and folk music of China, Japan, Korea, and India. Includes vocal and instrumental music, as well as prominent dance and theatre forms. Considers aspects of musical systems, aesthetics, and performance practice. Emphasis on historical traditions.

Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement. Students entering 2012 and after: satisfies Visual and Performing Arts distribution requirement.

Prerequisites & Notes
No music training required. Normally offered in alternate years; not offered in 2015-16.