Analytical Approaches to World Musics (313-0-1)

Instructors

Daniel T Shanahan

Meeting Info

RCMA 1-176: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This class explores aspects of musical rhythm, meter, pitch, harmony, and structure through a comparative lens. It is centered around transcription, beginning with theories of the role of transcription for the researcher, and uses active listening as a way of cultivating an awareness of musical behavior of some of the many musics of the world.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to engage critically with research that approaches music from a cross-cultural or comparative perspective, and will foster a practice of regular transcription and analysis that can be applied to the repertoires and cultures that they find meaningful.

Class Materials (Required)

There is no textbook for this class. All materials will be made available online.