Non-Western and Western Music
Using YouTube, select one non-Western musical example and one Western musical example.
The critical thinking checklist will help you gather the evidence to support your assertion that you have chosen a Western or a non-Western musical style/choice.
For each piece of music, write at least 1 paragraph that fully explains all of the items on the critical thinking checklist. Be sure to provide the link to the piece in your explanation and use complete sentences.
Critical thinking checklist:
What year was the song created? Where was the song created?
Who is the musician/group of musicians?
What instruments were used in the song?
What background details can you find about the group/musicians?
Is there any cultural or religious significance to the song?
What elements of music are present? (for example: Rhythm, Tempo, Pitch and Scale, Melody, Harmony, Dynamics, Tone Color/Timbre)
What do you hear?
What similarities and differences can you hear between my two choices?
Note: You will not be able to view or respond to any of your classmates’ posts until AFTER you have posted your initial response.
Post your own response earlier in the week, so that other students can have the benefit of viewing your thoughts and providing a reply to you before the deadline.
In addition to posting your own thread, read and comment on at least TWO of your fellow classmates’ posts. These peer responses are worth 10 points of your total score.
Based on the answers they have provided, your reply should discuss whether you agree or disagree with their choices. Support your responses.
