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Academic Year 2001/2002

Tala: Rhythmic Form and Process in South Indian Music
MUSC 312 SP
Clusters:

Southern Asia and Indian Ocean

A small group of Karnatak compositions will be examined in all aspects concerning Tala (Indian rhythm). These aspects include the setting of song-text, modes of performance, and improvisational treatment, including percussion accompaniment. Notated and recorded material will be supplemented with performances. Students will develop skills in identifying and graphically representing rhythmic structure. An appropriate research project will be designed for each student.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Written papers only.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

At least one semester of any course in South Indian Music (flute, voice, mrdangam, solkattu).

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: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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