ANTH 1351 - Music Cultures of the World

Institution:

Trinity University

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Description:

This course explores the music of various cultures around the world. Using the case study approach, students will learn about the music and sociology of selected regions that may include West Africa, Asia, India, and the American Southwest. Students will undertake fieldwork in San Antonio to gain practical experience in ethnomusicological fieldwork. This is an introductory course appropriate for non-majors as well as music students. No prior musical experience is required, but students without musical backgrounds must learn a vocabulary of terms for describing musical sound. (Also listed as MUSC 1351.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.trinity.edu

Phone Number:

(210) 999-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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