MUSIC 310 - World Culture Through Music/North America

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

MUSIC

Description:

Study of the development of significant styles of music from colonialtimes to the present. Focuses on the assimilation of music from NorthAmerica's immigrant populations and its evolution into identifiablyAmerican styles of music: spirituals, gospel, ragtime, Dixieland jazz,musicals, country music, blues, rock, and classical. Examines thequestions of how and why American musical styles developed andwhat elements constitute American style through historical researchand class discussion.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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