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Christina Sunardi
MUSIC 250
Seattle Campus
Introduction to world musical traditions, including both sound and socio-cultural dimensions of music. Topics include instruments, rhythm, melody, form, composition, improvisation, music in the family and community, politics, economy, religion, and case studies of major world musical traditions. Prerequisite: MUSIC 201; MUSIC 204.
Class description
I will introduce you to musical traditions from around the world through ethnomusico-logical perspectives. This means that we will consider not only musical sounds, but also the cultural and historical contexts of the different kinds of music we study. I will teach you how to listen to, analyze, discuss, and write about music that may not be familiar to you. We will also consider issues such as gender, race, nationalism and authenticity. I hope that studying music in this way will enrich your musicianship, your understanding of your own musical practices, and your understanding of your own relationship with the traditions you practice, whether you are a performer, composer, and/or listener.
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