One thing that we learned about that really intrigued me is the gamelan. I just think that it is such an interesting concept. I like that each piece is part of a whole and how each piece matches all of the others.
One thing that I realized about our own culture is the fact that every instrument and genre of music is in some way tied to some other culture. I find it fascinating that music evolves. The world is smaller and more interrelated than we sometimes think.
This course has definitely inspired me to travel more when I have the opportunity. I can't wait to see all of the parts of the world and experience all of the different cultures. This class has reminded me how much of the world is foreign to me. I can't wait to explore!
I also enjoyed the unique Gamelan music. There were so many musical aspects occuring at once, but the music sounded like one single unified ensemble.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this class has definitely strengthened my desire to travel as well. There is so much out there that we only briefly touched on, it would be wonderful to experience the musical traditions in their true context and native cultures.
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