MUS3880

Music of China, Japan and Korea

8 points - 3 hours per week - First semester - Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject students should have a basic knowledge of the history and styles of the music-cultures of China, Japan and Korea, together with a knowledge of the music theory and terminology, performance techniques, and a framework to identify, categorise and assess selected styles.

Synopsis This subject deals with musical, aesthetic, social and ritual concepts and practices as expressed in the musical life of the Chinese, Japanese and Korean cultures, with particular reference to selected performances of music and dance, the relationships between music and the related arts, and the topology of musical instruments in China, Japan and Korea.

Assessment Written (2500 words): 40% - Assignments (500 words): 15% - Examination (3 hours): 45%

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