MUSC 232 - F/Folk Music in America

Institution:

SUNY College at Geneseo

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Description:

A survey of folk music and related folklore in the United States and Canada. Explores the historical development of traditional song types and styles, instrumental folk music, and folk instruments. The main emphasis is on folk music in the Anglo-American and African-American traditions. Other population groups (e.g., French, Hispanic, German, Slavic and Asian-American) are studied for their influences on this music and for their current importance in an overall view of American folk music. (Attendance at representative musical performances will be required.) Credits: 3(3-0) Offered fall, odd years

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0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.geneseo.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 245-5211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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