ML3545.B24

Includes bibliographical references (p. 365-368) and index

General World Map Table of Contents Preface Musical Selections on the CD Set About This Book: An Introduction for Students PART I Chapter 1--What, in the World, is Music? A Point of Departure: Five Propositions for Exploring World Music Proposition 1: The Basic Property of All Music is Sound Proposition 2: The Sounds (and Silences) That Comprise a Musical Work Are Organized in Some Way Proposition 3: Sounds are Organized Into Music by People; Thus, Music is a Form of Humanly Organized Sound Proposition 4: Music is a Product of Human Intention and Perception Proposition 5: The Term "Music" Is Inescapably Tied to Western Culture and Its Assumptions Summary Key Terms and Names Study Questions Discussion Questions Applying What you Have Learned Chapter 2--How Music Works, Part I: Rhythm Culture in Music Meaning in Music Identity in Music

From cha cha ch? to jeliya and Hindustani raga to hip-hop gamelan, this exciting new text takes students on a journey through diverse musical cultures and traditions of the world. With a clear and accessible presentation style and lively and engaging writing, it is an ideal introduction to world music for non-music and music majors alike.