Music of Asia

Overview

Subject area

MUSIC

Catalog Number

234

Course Title

Music of Asia

Description

Survey of musical cultures of Asia; examination of the elaborate melodic and rhythmic system, raga and tala of India, the classical "orchestral" gamelan music of Indonesia, the symbolic and philosophical implications of music in China, the classical chamber and theatre music of Japan.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

008374

Course Schedule