SINCE 1945 - Music in The Usa

Institution:

Tufts University

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Description:

Comparison of musical genres, styles, and traditions in light of the social and cultural history of the United States since World War II. The effect of the mass media and the culture industry on musical production, reception, and transmission. The construction of musical icons in Hollywood, the emergence of rock 'n' roll, the folk revival, race music from bebop to hip-hop, the continuing significance of "classical" music. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Arts

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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