Undergraduate - UnitATS1344 - Living Gamelan: gong-chime cultures in context

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Ethnomusicology
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Jonathan McIntosh

Notes

Previously coded MUS1060

Synopsis

Introduction to the basic theory and practice of Javanese and Balinese gamelan and performing arts including dance and theatre. The study of ensembles, tuning systems and musical structure and form. Aurally-based performance skills on the gamelan.

Outcomes

Students completing this unit should have a basic knowledge of the main principles, concepts and performance techniques of Javanese and Balinese gamelan music, dance and theatre terminology, and the cultural, historical and socio-political contexts of gamelan performing arts.