SCIM2203_Chapter 1 (Part One) (1).pdf

SCIM2203 FUNDAMENTAL OF MUSIC 1. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC AND MUSICOLOGY (Part One) DR. SYAMSUL HIRDI MUHID (DR. DIDDY) What is music?  What is musicology?  Music A vocal or instrumental sound. An art form of combining vocal or instrumen...

SCIM2203 FUNDAMENTAL OF MUSIC 1. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC AND MUSICOLOGY (Part One) DR. SYAMSUL HIRDI MUHID (DR. DIDDY) What is music?  What is musicology?  Music A vocal or instrumental sound. An art form of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony and expression of emotion. A practical activity that has its own history and a sound that changes overtime and evolves with changes in social and cultural contexts.  Musicology Musicology, is a process of study, inquiry and reflection, while it forms its own context and employs distinct concepts, is clearly dependent upon and reflective of music as its subject. can broadly be defined as thinking about music, as reflected through reading about it, listening to it and writing about it, is already present within the acts of composing and performing music. Theories and Methods in Musicology  Scientific Historical Musicology This method involves establishing an accurate historical record of music events and then identifying patterns of influence and causal relationships to form the basis of music historical time periods.  Ethnomusicology Ethnomusicologists draw from anthropology to study how and why people make music within different cultural contexts, focusing on the cultural and social aspects of music.  Music Theory and Music theory involves the study of the Analysis structure and grammar of music, including concepts such as harmony, melody, rhythm, form, and tonality. Music theorists analyze compositions to understand their underlying principles and techniques, often using notation and mathematical models to describe musical relationships.  Cultural Studies Cultural studies approaches music as a cultural artifact, exploring its significance within broader cultural and social contexts. This interdisciplinary approach examines how music reflects and shapes identities, ideologies, power dynamics, and social movements.  Performance Studies Performance studies focus on the interpretation and presentation of music through performance, considering aspects such as interpretation, technique, expression, and reception. Scholars in this field may analyze performances, study performance practices, and explore the relationship between performers and audiences.  Critical Theory Drawing from various philosophical and critical perspectives, critical theory examines music as a form of discourse and power. Critical theorists analyze how music reflects and perpetuates social hierarchies, ideologies, and inequalities, questioning dominant narratives and structures within the music industry and academia. Scientific Historical Music Theory and Ethnomusicology Musicology Analysis What theory and method are you most interested in? Cultural Performance Critical Studies Studies Theory  Musicology Analysis 1. Analytical Involves studying the music itself, whether in written form or performance, to uncover what makes a piece of music function musically. Musicologists analyze elements like dynamics, tone quality, and the relationship between music and text. Provides findings that can validate existing theories and is considered the practical application of music theory.  Musicology Analysis 2. Critical or Interpretive Involves critically analyzing music to interpret its meaning and significance. It goes beyond the surface of the music to explore deeper implications and judgments about the music's value. Any questions?