Music is created to be performed, in most cases for an audience, whether in a concert hall, at a street fair or through a radio. But how those listeners receive a piece or style of music influences future music production. This free course, Reception of music in cross-cultural perspective, explores how audience reception, changing social situations and technology impact musical performance.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
understand how to study music reception
demonstrate an awareness of how changing social situations and the availability of new technology impact on musical performance.
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Fiona Brown - 1 October 2017 3:52am
Has this course been proof-read? It discusses Indonesian Gamelan music but refers to it as Sudanese at several points making it hard to follow and comprehend.
OpenLearn Moderator - 9 October 2017 3:04pm
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OpenLearn Moderator - 21 November 2017 3:06pm
Hi,
The course refers to Sundanese music, not Sudanese. This refers to a part of Java – hence Sunda Straight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundanese_people
27-02-2017
Rating: * * * * *
A thoroughly interesting, enlightening and inspiring course.
An intriguing insight into Indonesian culture and Javanese mythology is provided in an easily
understandable format.
A full explanation and description of the musical instruments (Gamelan) employed is
presented and explored both visually and audibly via video clips.
The development and production of music is discussed along with the history of the
associated media and recording methods.
In addition, an abundance of appropriate reference material is suggested to enable further
study.
A fundamental understanding of music and media would be beneficial but not necessarily
essential to aid enjoyment of the course.
Fiona Brown - 1 October 2017 3:52am
Has this course been proof-read? It discusses Indonesian Gamelan music but refers to it as Sudanese at several points making it hard to follow and comprehend.
OpenLearn Moderator - 9 October 2017 3:04pm
Hi - I've passed your comment onto the course team.
Best wishes
Openlearn Moderator
OpenLearn Moderator - 21 November 2017 3:06pm
Hi,
The course refers to Sundanese music, not Sudanese. This refers to a part of Java – hence Sunda Straight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundanese_people
I hope this helps.
Best wishesd
OpenLearn Moderator