MUSI 207Introduction: Studying Musics of the World’s

CulturesChapter 1

Music and World Culturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6zDPypEoOk

Chapter Presentation assignmentsMyMusicLabBasic AssumptionsEthnomusicology

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Learning ObjectivesStudy Plan

Pre-test (optional – take it before you start reading)Post-test (optional – take it after you have read the chapter)Chapter Exam-mandatory (due by Fridays 11:59 P.M.)

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Chapter Audio (do you learn better when you hear and see it? This is a audio recording of our text!)

Basic Assumptions

1. A relativistic view that no musical style is better than another.

2. World music embraces a group of musics

3. The Three-Part Model of Music:a. Sound (6 Fundamentals of Music)

Melody, Rhythm, Texture, Tone Color (Timbre), Dynamics, Formb. Behavior – kinds of activities that go into music makingc. Conception or ideas – what is the society’s idea of this music? How does it relate to other aspects of society?

Music and World Culturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6zDPypEoOk

Chapter Presentation assignmentsMyMusicLabBasic AssumptionsEthnomusicology

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Bring several ideas for your D2L PowerPoint Presentation on a region/culture of the world.

“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of

humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone

loves music.”Billy Joel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UyLYgzW94w