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Academic Year 2000/2001


Music of India: The Karnatak (South Indian) Tradition
MUSC 313 SP

This course will survey the principal performance genres, instruments, compositional and improvisational forms and theoretical structures of South Indian art music. Emphasis will be placed upon developing the ability to listen sensitively and critically to recorded and live performances and a corresponding familiarity with South Indian musical concepts and descriptive vocabulary. The social and religious context of this music will be examined, and, if possible, there will be an opportunity to learn some basic melodic and rhythmic skills through traditional performance exercises.

MAJOR READINGS

Bonnie C. Wade, MUSIC IN INDIA: THE CLASSICAL TRADITIONS Assorted articles, journals and reference works will be assigned as appropriate, not to exceed 30 pages per week. Sound recordings and videotapes will also constitute important "texts."

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two hour exams, two short concert reviews (2-3 pages), one 10-12 page paper, final exam. Regular listening assignments of one to two hours per week. Attendance at a minimum of four concerts.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

No formal prerequisites; open to graduate and undergraduate students. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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