MUSC313

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MUSC313

Music of India: The Karnatak (South Indian) Tradition MUSC313 SP

Not Currently Offered

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: Discussion Lecture Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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