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Lesson 28 of 84 · World Music
Music as a Universal Language
Learn about music as a universal language: compare scale systems from western, indian, and middle eastern traditions
What You'll Learn
The balalaika is a triangular-bodied string instrument central to Russian folk music and orchestras.
1
Compare scale systems from Western, Indian, and Middle Eastern traditions
2
Explore polyrhythm in African music
Notes on the Staff
A4
B4
C5
A4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is raga in Indian music?