MUS6
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Hawaiian Music
Meta-Major
Arts and Languages
Session Cycle
Fall & Spring
Credits
3
Allow Pass/No Pass
No
Lecture Hours
54
CalGETC Areas
Area 3A - Arts
Transfer Status
UC and CSU
Course Description
Music of Hawaii from ancient to modern times. Covers chants and chanting styles, hula kahiko and auwana, and contemporary music. Incorporates elements of Hawaiian language, culture and dance (hula). Includes the impact of foreigners on Hawaiian music and culture, and Hawaii's impact on the musical world. Musical instruments are covered in depth, plus their impact on other music. [CSU; UC; CSU-GE, AREA C1; IGETC, AREA 3]