MUNM 3113 World Music (MUNM 3113)

Choose one song or video from this unit to write about. You should write approximately one page. Please write about the context of the song (as learned in the lecture or reading) and attempt to describe the musical elements as objectively as possible.

Write a 1-page essay thoroughly describing the concept of raga. Be sure to talk about its context in Indian music, and describe the types of rules that are used for raga. Please be sure to use the information from the PowerPoint lecture, not information that you find on the internet.

In the reading over the Pacific Islands, you learned that the three regions that comprise that area are vast and diverse. However, there are a few characteristics that unite the region. Write a one-page essay talking about some of these common characteristics and giving examples from the reading.

Write a one-page essay answering the question “How does Irish song reflect the history of Ireland?" Discuss at least 3 specific songs from the PowerPoint lecture to support your answer.

Music culture essay based on personal thoughts.