Oct 18, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

MUS 141 - World Musics


Instructor
VanderBeek

Exploration of selected musical systems of the world, approached through study of their basic stylistic elements. Discussion centers on the music and instruments indigenous to each system and includes extra-musical cultural associations such as religion and theatre. Listening drawn from field and studio recordings of indigenous performers.

Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.

Prerequisites & Notes
No music training required. (Fall, Spring)