Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: MUSIC THEORIES OF THE WORLD: CROSS-CULTURAL APPROACHES TO PITCH, MELODY, AND RHYTHM

Department: Music

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of indigenous music theories. Covers tuning, melodic/modal, and rhythmic theories from Chinese, Persian, Indonesian, Japanese, Arab, Hindu, West African, and Latin American traditions. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Passing the theory placement exam or MUSI 511: Grad Theory Review.