Traditional Music of Southeast Asia
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Traditional Music of Southeast Asia

A study of indigenous musical traditions in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the Gamelan ensembles of Indonesia. Students will explore the communal aspects and cyclical structures of the music.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H1 Music LO1: Identify and describe musical elements and concepts.SEAB H1 Music LO2: Relate musical works to their historical contexts.

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A study of indigenous musical traditions in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the Gamelan ensembles of Indonesia. Students will explore the communal aspects and cyclical structures of the music.

Key Questions

  1. What are the structural principles of Gamelan music?
  2. How does Southeast Asian music reflect communal values?
  3. What instruments are central to these traditional ensembles?

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