World Music

World Music is the study and practice of diverse musical traditions from cultures across the globe, blending traditional, contemporary, and fusion styles. This skill requires an understanding of regional instruments, unique scales, and rhythmic patterns that define different cultural musical expressions. Musicians, ethnomusicologists, and producers engage with world music to preserve heritage, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and explore innovative soundscapes. A deep appreciation of world music enriches artistic versatility, global awareness, and musical creativity.
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, World Music, Music History, Music Performance, Art History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Instrumental Music

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Culture, Psychology, Neurology, Anatomy, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Case Studies, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Analysis, Performing Arts, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Media and Communications, Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Experimentation, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    166 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Music, World Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music Performance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    527 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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