Music, Culture & Aesthetics

Module 1

Philosophy & Aesthetics of Music

Absolute Music vs Program Music

Music & Emotion: The Kivy-Levinson Debate

Musical Ontology: Works, Performances & Recordings

Module 1 Quiz

Module 2

Music & Identity

Music & Racial Identity in America

Gender & Sexuality in Music

Nationalism, Folk Music & the Invention of Tradition

Music & Protest: From Spirituals to Punk

Module 2 Quiz

Module 3

World Music & Ethnomusicology

Introduction to Ethnomusicology

African Music: Rhythm, Community & Ceremony

Indian Classical Music: Ragas & Talas

East Asian Music Traditions

Module 3 Quiz

Module 4

Technology & the Future of Music

The Recording Revolution: Phonograph to Digital

Electronic & Computer Music

Streaming, Algorithms & the Attention Economy

AI-Generated Music & the Future of Creativity

Music Criticism or Cultural Analysis Essay

Module 4 Quiz

MUS 301Philosophy & Aesthetics of MusicThe Philosophy of Music: Representation & Expression

Lesson· 30 min

The Philosophy of Music: Representation & Expression

Writing on the board…

Absolute Music vs Program Music