Musics of the World

Catalog description

Dive into the world of ethnomusicology, where music is used as a lens to understand diverse social and cultural cultures around the world through different genres, instruments, and behaviors. The course explores the intricate relationship between humans and sound, highlighting how different cultures define what is considered music, noise, or something in between. This course is perfect for anyone who has experienced clashes over musical preferences or was asked to turn down their music. Engage in multimedia, such as videos, musical tracks, photographs, and accessible material free of heady jargon. Welcoming all students regardless of musical background. This course fulfills electives for the music major.