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FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
MUS 117B
1)Explain in detail how marginal preservation has manifested itself in the Caribbean
steel band and Hindustani musical traditions. Cite each way that was mentioned in
class or in our notes.
2)Demonstrate the connection between the following concepts and terms (tala,
raga, improvisation, melody, rhythm, instrumentation, sitar, tabla) in a couple
paragraphs.
3) Please explain the form of a typical Hindustani composition. Label each part of
the composition and explain what occurs in each section and how we might know
we’ve entered that section of the piece.
4)Explain (in detail) the process of musical transmission in the following musical
cultures: (25 points)
A. Indian Classical-
B. Caribbean Steel Band-
5) Describe how a Javanese gamelan composition is constructed using the following
terms: gong structure, balungan, saron, bonong, interlocking, ratio, and kendhang.
NOTE: Additionally, there will be 20 minutes of music that you will listen to
and write about using the following three categories (as practiced in class):
a)Musical Qualities/Norms
b)Audience Response
d)Aesthetic Response (and why)
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