MUSA2300

Musics of the World

This course provides an introduction to selected music cultures from around the world. The main goal is to study the connections between music and various socio-cultural features and institutions; to become familiar with the features of major musical styles from the cultures studied; and to analyze and apply interdisciplinary concepts from the discipline of ethnomusicology. No specific musical training or background is required.MUSA2300 replaces MUSA1320 Introduction to Musics of the World. Starting in Spring 2026 the course fulfills the Arts Core requirement (in addition to the Cultural Diversity Requirement).

Course overview

Department
Music Academic
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
  • University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Ann E Riordan · Lyons Hall 423 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Ann E Riordan · Lyons Hall 423 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Douglass Dineen · Lyons Hall 423 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Amanda E Daly Berman · Lyons Hall 423 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered