Music exists in all societies and is a basic activity of human life.
This class will investigate music in several of the world's cultures developing an understanding of musical style, the aesthetic viewpoints of differing cultures, and the function which music fulfills in these diverse societies. The student will not only encounter new musical expressions but also the philosophies and world views which accompany them. This class is intended for music majors who have developed a vocabulary for musical description in an introductory course in European Art Music. Worlds of Music , third edition. Listen to the World .