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Definition
Term
The knowledge that individuals absorb while growing up, which includes the sense of normalcy and the perception of other cultures as different or exotic.
Cultural Knowledge
The belief that one’s own culture is ‘normal’ and that others are ‘abnormal,’ ‘weird,’ or ‘exotic.’
Ethnocentrism
The perspective of a cultural outsider.
Etic Perspective
The perspective of a cultural insider.
Emic Perspective
An ethnomusicologist whose experiences in Burma led her to the field, known for her research on gamelan music and trance rituals.
Judith Becker
The systems within a culture that dictate the value of different kinds of music, performers, and instruments, often reflecting political and social biases.
Value Systems and Hierarchies
How music plays a role in expressing ethnic identity, shaping how people think about themselves and their role in society.
Music and Identity
The distinction between the practical use of music and its broader cultural or symbolic functions.
Use versus Function
The relationship between music and spiritual practices, often involving rituals and trance states.
Music and Spirituality
The ethical considerations surrounding music, such as its impact on the environment or its role in social justice.
Music and Ethics
The interaction between music and the natural world, including the use of natural materials in instruments and the environmental impact of music production.
Music and the Environment
Emerging theories in ethnomusicology that challenge traditional views and explore new ways of understanding music.
New Theoretical Perspectives
The role of technology and media in the creation, dissemination, and consumption of music.
Music Technologies and Media
The relationship between music and other art forms, such as dance, theater, and visual arts.
Music and the Arts
