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PROSEMINAR IN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

FOLKLORE/MUSIC 515
Course Description

Introduction to ethnomusicology, including historical survey of major works in the field, classification of musical instruments, measurement of tuning systems and concepts of scale, mode and rhythm in non-Western music.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.81

5.25% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.27% from Historical

A Rate
75%

20.54% from Historical

Class Size
8

6.67% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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