Music survey definitions exam 1

Ethnomusicology

The study of music within the context of culture and society, recognizing it as a fundamental aspect of human experience.

Alan Merriam’s Tripartite Model

A model involving three interconnected elements: sound, concept, and behavior used to analyze music.

Rastafari

A Jamaican syncretic religion combining elements of Protestant Christianity, Judaism, and West African rituals, emphasizing the divine presence of God.

Diaspora

The movement and dispersal of people from their homeland to different parts of the world, resulting in the spread of their culture.

Vimbuza

A traditional healing and religious ritual practiced primarily by the Tumbuka people, involving music, dance, and spiritual possession.

Graceland

An acclaimed album by Paul Simon that had a profound impact on world music, featuring collaborations with South African musicians.

Ssitgimgut

A traditional Korean shamanistic ceremony conducted to guide the spirits of deceased individuals to the afterlife.

Sinawi

A type of instrumental ensemble music derived from shaman music that reflects improvisation and spontaneity.

Sanjo

A solo instrumental music genre rooted in Korean shamanic traditions, featuring multi-movement structures and rhythmic patterns.

Jangdan

Rhythmic patterns or cycles that serve as the rhythmic framework for Korean traditional music and dance.

Jiangnan Sizhu

A representative genre of Chinese folk music, characterized by a chamber ensemble style utilizing silk and bamboo instruments.

Khöömei

A traditional Mongolian overtone singing technique that produces multiple pitches simultaneously.

Sankyoku

A traditional Japanese chamber music ensemble featuring koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi, known for its serene quality.

Jingju

Traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics, also known as Beijing Opera.

Yangbanxi

Revolutionary operas and ballets produced during the Cultural Revolution in China, designed to glorify Communist values.

Noh Theater

A traditional form of Japanese masked drama combining elements of dance, drama, music, and poetry.

Kabuki

A traditional form of Japanese theater known for its stylized performance, with a history of men portraying female roles.

Gamelan

A traditional ensemble music of Indonesia, primarily from Java and Bali, utilizing unique tuning systems and a variety of instruments.

Irama

A complex concept in Gamelan music relating to time, space, and density that influences the musical structure.