MUSC 123 - F/M/Music of the World’s Peoples

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts, Other World Civilizations

An introduction to the great diversity of music throughout the world. The course will examine the historical backgrounds, social functions, and general technical characteristics of music and musical instruments in Africa, native America, Asia, and Europe. Class members will have opportunities to participate actively in musical traditions being studied. (Attendance at representative musical performances will be required.)