Music 220 - Asian Music IM,EW

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

Cross-cultural study allows students to investigate new music styles and, equally important, to gain new prespectives on their own experiences and conceptions of music. This class explores music making in three regions of Asia with great performance traditions: South India, Japan, and Bali, Indonesia. Contemporary music is the point of departure, with historical information added to elucidate the present. There are unifying topics such as gender, globalization, and authenticity. Varied format will include listening, discussion, group activities, videos, and guest performers. Suitable for general students or music majors.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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