Fall 2026

Introduction to Ethnomusicology

Introduction to ethnomusicology covering its intellectual history, methodology, and theoretical concerns.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 John Walsh

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Sophomore standing, declared in Music: BA/BS, Music: Education BM, or Music: Performance BM

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      • Music: Performance BM
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MUSIC 219

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction5 / 250

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Introduces the intellectual history, methodology, and theoretical concerns of the field of ethnomusicology. Examines how knowledge about music is formed, then explores how music becomes entangled with and productive of social identities and processes. Explores variety of musical styles and aesthetics from multiple social and geographic contexts through the lens of ethnomusicology. Not intended as a broad survey of musical styles around the world.

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Topics

  • Intellectual history and methodology of ethnomusicology
  • Music and social identities
  • Musical styles and aesthetics in social contexts

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  • Examining how musical knowledge is formed
  • Exploring music's relationship with social identities
  • Understanding ethnomusicology methodology and theory

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MUSIC 219 · Fall 2026

Introduction to Ethnomusicology

Recorded 2026-09-07
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