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MUSC314

Music of India: The Hindusthani (North Indian) Tradition MUSC314 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       13      0         13

The course will focus on learning and applying the principles of Raga (modal composition and improvisation) and Tala (cyclical time frame). In addition, the cultural context of Art, Popular, and Folk music, their performance practice and oral transmission will be examined.

MAJOR READINGS

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

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly 2-3 page papers. Attendance at a minimum of three concerts during the semester.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Ranvig, H; Times: .T..... 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 0, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Reference:

Buchner, Alexander. MUSIKINSTRUMENTE DER VOLKER. Hanau/Main: Dausien, 1968

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