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CHAPTERONE.docxCHAPTER ONE—WHAT, IN THE WORLD IS MUSIC?
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Huaimin Chem |
Our Chapter 1 Objectives
In this chapter, students will learn the following:
· Ways in which diverse peoples define what is and is not music
· Five propositions for exploring world music
The Chapter Overview
Diverse peoples of the world define music in different ways. The question “What is music?” can yield radically different responses. Five propositions for exploring world music provide a point of departure regarding what music is and what it is not. These propositions should stimulate you to think about and discuss your own ideas about what music is.
Part 1: Informative Content and Some Questions
1. Define and/or Comment on the following terms:
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Ethnocentrism
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Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture. Imposition of one set of culturally grounded perspectives, biases and assumptions on people and practices of other cultures. |
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Qu’ran
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Quran is central religious text of Islam. Muslims use it to believe to be a revelation from God or Allah. It is widely spread in classical Arabic literature. |
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Qu’ranic recitation
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It is performed by Muslim. It is a kind of language and language is key. |
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Tone
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It is a sound whose principal identity is a musical identity, as defined by people who makes it or experiences it. |
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Human Intention and Perception Approach
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It is an approach to the study and exploration of world music that privileges inclusiveness over exclusiveness and emphasizes the idea that music is inseparable from the people who make it and experience it. Music is a product of HIP. |
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Five Propositions for Exploring World Music |
Explanations or Comments |
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The basic property of all music is sound
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We hear many different sounds every day. Quality of sound, timbre |
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Sounds are organized into music by people; thus, music is a form of humanly organized sound
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Sound is organized by people in purpose To dance or to tell a story It can be organized into different levels |
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The sounds (and silences) that comprise a musical work are organized in some way
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Different music from different cultures can use different scales |
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Music is a product of human intention and perception
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It is an approach to study and explore the world music that privileges inclusiveness over exclusiveness |
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The term music is inescapably tied to western culture and its assumptions
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Every culture in the world has organized sounds that west considers as music. |
2. This example (CD 1, track 1) by a well-known Brazilian band was used to a. start a riot at a song contest b. help McDonalds sell hamburgers c. challenge listeners’ conception of silence d. recite the Qur’an Answer: B
3. Which of the following is FALSE regarding this example (CD 1, track 2, “Ode to Joy”) a. It is comprised of tones and each tone has duration, frequency, amplitude and timbre b. It is intended to be perceived as music by its performers c. It is understood and appreciated by all people everywhere d. It is a form of humanly organized sound Answer: C
4. This piece (CD 1, track 3, “Manzairaku”) is an example of a. Qur’anic chant b. Japanese gagaku c. John Cage’s 4’33″ d. None of the above Answer: B
5. This example (CD 1, track 4, “Khawatim Soorat: Al baqara”) a. is practiced by Muslims b. is humanly organized sound c. is not considered music by its practitioners d. all of the above Answer: A
6. The “musical elements” you perceive during a performance of John Cage’s piece 4’33″ in a concert hall might include the a. humming of the air-conditioning system b. coughing of someone in the audience c. creaking of seats in the audience d. all of the above Answer: D
Part 2: Your Chapter 1 Reflections
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What, in this chapter, was new to me? |
This chapter is new to me in some religious music work.
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What, in this chapter, would I like to know more about? |
I would like to learn more about Qu’ran because there is not a lot of music history about Qu’ran.
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Listen to all of the music examples from Chapter 1. Of the musical examples in this chapter, which did I enjoy the most? Why? Please include any of the “Musical Characteristics To Listen For” you notice in the music. |
To be such a man – Wei Li This song is happy mode and slow tempo. The timbre is unique. |
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Of the musical examples in this chapter, which did I enjoy the least or find to be challenging to listen to? Why? Please include any of the “Musical Characteristics To Listen For” you notice in the music. |
I would like to say that Qu’ran music is challenging for me because it is hard to understand.
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Other thoughts or comments about our Chapter 1 |
No. I enjoy this class
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