Dec 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

MUS 490 - Introduction to Music Cultures


(3 units)

Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and sophomore standing. Non-music majors: MUS 190  .
Music of various world cultures and ethnic groups representative of diversity of United States. Includes music’s function, social organization including age and gender roles, distinctive characteristics, types of instruments, and cultural performance standards.

Both grading options.