Gain an understanding of the basic elements of music. Exploring the World of Music shows how elements such as melody, rhythm and texture create an infinite variety of sounds and serve as expressions of culture. The series presents themes such as music and the environment, music as cultural memory, and how technology changes music.
1. Sound, Music and the Environment
2. The Transformative Power of Music
3. Music and Memory
4. Transmission: Learning Music
5. Rhythm
6. Melody
7. Timbre: The Color of Music
8. Texture
9. Harmony
10. Form: The Shape of Music
11. Composers and Improvisers
12. Music and Technology
