Senegalese drumming is one of the traditions featured in this course. This photo shows a rehearsal of Rambax MIT, MIT's Senegalese drumming ensemble. (Photo by Sina Mohammadi, courtesy of MIT Music and Theater Arts. Used with permission.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Patricia Tang
MIT Course Number
21M.030
As Taught In
Spring 2013
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course is an introduction to diverse musical traditions of the world. Music from a wide range of geographical areas is studied in terms of structure, performance practice, social use, aesthetics, and cross-cultural contact. Course work includes hands-on music making, live demonstrations by guest artists, and ethnographic research projects.
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