The text assumes no prior musical knowledge and emphasizes listening as a pathway to learning about music and culture. The subject matter fulfills core, general education requirements found today in the university curriculum. The salient musical and cultural features associated with each example are discussed in detail to increase appreciation of the music, its history, and meaning to its primary audience.
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Andrew Shahriari is an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at Kent State University, and is co-author of the leading textbook, World Music: A Global Journey, Fourth Edition.