Universität Wien

160075 UE Raga and Tala in Hindustani Music (2022W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 05.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 12.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Wednesday 25.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to basics in Hindustani Music. Introduction to oral tradition of knowledge transfer in Hindustani Music. Analysis as well as notation of melodic (RAGA) as well as rhythmic structures (TALA) of selected sound samples.
Recognition and verbalisation of Hindustani most common rhythmic cycles.
Production and Representation of polymetric structures. Exercises besides. Introduction to Konokol, a syllabic rhythmic speech from South Indian Music. Combination and variation of rhythmic patterns.

Assessment and permitted materials

Short summary of last lecture if requested.
Possibility of short presentations of specific topics as well as presentations of home work.
Written examination and hearing test in the last teaching unit at the University. No auxiliary means are allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

No previous knowledge of classical Indian Music is required. Attendance is mandatory. Absence without prior notification is possible only two times. Minimum score is required to pass the written exam as well as the Hearing Test. Minimum score is also required in active contribution.

Examination topics

Content of lecture demonstrations as well as selected literature.
Hearing test: Identification of certain musical elements.
A list of potential test questions will support the learning procedure.

Reading list

Clayton, M. (2000). Time in Indian Music, Oxford University Press, NY
Danielou, A. (2004). Einführung in die indische Musik, Noetzel, 4. Auflage
Deva, B.C. (1980). Indian Music, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Delhi
Gottlieb, R. (1998). Solo Tablā Drumming of North India – Its Repertoire Styles & Performance Practices, Vol. I & II, Motilal Benarsidass Publishers, Delhi.
Kippen, J. (2001). Folk Grooves and Tablā Tāls, Echo: a music-centred journal, Vol.3 Issue 1
The New Grove, (2001). India: Theory and Practise of classical music. Dictionary of Music and
Musicians, 2nd edition, ed. Stanley Sadie and John Tyrell. London: MacMillian, 171 ff

Association in the course directory

BA: ETH-V, FRE
MA (2008): M02, M03, M04, M05, M08
MA (2022): E.ETH, H.ETH, S.ETH

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