MUS 120 — MUS 120
World Music Styles This course is a comprehensive survey of the musical works and styles of world cultures from Africa, the Middle East, the Muslim world, the Arab world, India, Indonesia, East Asia, and the Americas, and explores the meaning and function of music in culture and society. Musical examples range from selections from major urban centers to small villages. Students focus on composers and compositions that made important contributions to the development of music and examine the effects and influences of society, culture, geography, and technology on the evolution of music of various genres within each cultural region. Through active online listening, students analyze specific works focusing on their stylistic elements, genres, and respective cultures. Fall only