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In this project, you will create an informative website featuring the traditional 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. If you are not sure if your chosen topic is a style of non-Western music, contact your instructor, who will provide guidance on your topic selection.) 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. A link to your completed website will be posted to the WK8 "Let's Explore the World through Music" Discussion.
You will be building your website by using wix.com, which is free and easy to use. Wix features user-friendly drag and drop technology, so you can easily change or customize your website. All that is required is to set-up an account using your email address and password. Here is a beginner's guide for creating Wix websites. There is also a good video explanation of building a website with Wix. Wix also has an excellent Help Center to address any questions you have while creating your website.
The website should include the following:
Question 1. A summary of the chosen culture including a short history.
Question 2. A brief explanation of some beliefs and traditions of the culture.
Question 3. Description of the instruments used in that culture's music.
Question 4. Explanation of the key attributes of the culture's music, including melody, harmony, timbre, texture, rhythm 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.)
Question 5. Specific introduction to one piece of music from the culture. Include at least one example of the music, such as through linking to YouTube performances. Be sure to include a description of the musical example.