MUS 261 - Music of the World

Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall

An exploration of living music from around the world and the colorful and complex cultures that bring this music to life. Designed for students that embrace cultural diversity and seek an increase in global ethnic awareness. Countries include Japan, Iraq, Brazil, Mexico, Trinidad, India, China, and Java as well as other regions across the world. Topics include ideas about music, the social organization of music, the variety of musical sound, performance practices and musical acculturation.