create an informative PowerPoint (PP) featuring the music of a specific non-Western culture. (Note that the term “world music” in the context of this assignment refers to music that is not based in the Western tradition of music.
Something to consider when choosing your topic is to make sure it is a style of music that is still in existence and performed, so you will be able to find musical examples and address all of the required elements of the assignment.
The PP should include the following:
A summary of the chosen culture including a short history.
A brief explanation of some beliefs and traditions of the culture.
Description of the instruments used in that culture’s music.
Explanation of the key attributes of the culture’s music, including melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, and form. (If the style of music you choose does not include one or more of these musical elements, then you need to explain why that musical element is not present in the music.)
Specific introduction to one piece of music from the culture. Include at least three examples of the music, such as through linking to YouTube performances.