South Indian Voice--Intermediate
MUSC 431
Spring 2026
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
GSAS 431 |
This course is a continued exploration of the song forms begun in MUSC430, with emphasis on the forms varnam and kriti, the cornerstones of the South Indian concert repertoire. Specific exercises will also be given to prepare students for the improvisational forms they will encounter in the advanced class to follow. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [MUSC430 or GSAS430] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Global South Asian Studies Minor)(Global South Asian Studies)(Music) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Brown, Robert E., "India's Music" in CHAPTERS IN INDIAN CIVILIZATION, ed. Joseph Elder.
Powers, Harold S., "India" , NEW GROVES DICTIONARY OF MUSIC, ed. Stanley Sadie.
Sambamoorthy, P., SOUTH INDIAN MUSIC, Vols. I-VI.
Wade, Bonnie C., MUSIC IN INDIA: THE CLASSICAL TRADITIONS.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular practice of lessons, periodic reading assignments, memorization of technical exercises and compositions. At the end of two semesters, students will give an informal presentation of their work. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Rudimentary sense of pitch and rhythm is required.
Undergraduates may take this course up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation. |
| Instructor(s): Balasubrahmaniyan,B. Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 8 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 1 | FR: 0 |
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