Music of Asia

Catalog description

This course examines music in three major regions of the world's largest continent: South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Emphasis is placed on characteristic musical forms and styles of each region, and on cultural, social, political, and sacred contexts in which music is made and experienced. No previous formal training in music is necessary. Students may be required to provide their own transportation to, and cover the cost of, an on- or off-campus event.