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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

AAS 110 - Appreciating Indian Music


An introduction to the basic elements of Indian classical music, such as “raga” and “tala”, “gharanas” (schools) and styles. Vocal and instrumental masterpieces are studied. Topics include: the roles of stringed and percussion instruments; the intimate relationship between music and religion, and music and ethnicity; and the influence of Indian classical music on contemporary art forms such as films and folk music. No previous musical training is required.

3 credits

DEC: G

SBC: ARTS