Sociology of Music — DU B.A (hons) Socialogy Previous Year Question Papers

(2) Explain the relationship between music, social structure and sociology. What are some major themes studied in the sociology of music ? Describe the social factors at play in the constitution of tradition' in Carnatic -classical music. 3. Elucidate the linkages between protest and popular music with examples from . 4. The brass band tradition can be interpreted as a musical, anthropological and historical metaphor for India's encounter with Western cultures. How have music and identity been theorized within sociology ? 6. Discuss the role played by gender and the politics of 'voice' in the making of classical music in twentieth century South India. - 7. What do you understand by folk' music ? Give an ethnographie account of folk music traditions of West Rajasthan. eariness waiter,