MUS 2382 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Jargon, Organology, Microtonal Music
10 Jan 2017
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A pattern of noises that sounds good. Music is universal, not a universal language. No one music is better, each one comes from a different culture. Has a different meaning, function, message depending on where it comes from and who is listening to it. An equalizer (music is hawaii isn"t better than that of thailand) Folk music not intended to be played in concert hall meant as a function in society (entertainment or ceremonial) Began as recording of certain tradition, wanting to preserve the music. Eldwork (for ethno you"ll go to place music is produced) Analysis (for ethno what does it mean for people who are performing it?) Choosing what we study (ethnomusicologist given certains weights to certain cultured, more biased view because of which got focused on) Melodic (can sing it, produce a melody) vs. rhythmic (can"t reproduce by voice) Membrane that is tapped/struck with the hand. Struck with a stick or other device.
