T410 - Section 8871
The Music of India  (3 cr.)

L. Rowell				   MW  1:00-2:15P  M267

An introduction to the music and musical traditions of the Indian
subcontinent: raga and tala (melody and rhythm) in modern Hindustani
and Carnatic music, instruments, drumming, singing and song styles,
aesthetic principles, performance practice, social/cultural contexts,
and traditions of teaching and learning. The course will also examine
music for dance and the theater, sacred chant, folk and tribal
musics, and the philosophical, religious, and literary backgrounds
for Indian music. T410 will make extensive use of audio and video
recordings featuring some of India’s greatest performing artists; the
course listening reserves will be available online. The course does
not require a reading knowledge of Western staff notation and is
therefore open to non-music majors. Enrollment is limited to 15.
Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor.