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The Globalization Of Music Chapter 2 Study Guide

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1. The technology of recorded sound has revolutionized musical globalization. Its influence plays a role in mixed musical cultures by providing a way to play back sound and share amongst other peoples of different locations.

2. Two opposing tendencies have arisen from musical globalism. One tendency is the worldwide homogenization of musics. Musical globalism has promoted the concept that something, such as a "universal pop aesthetic," can shape the musical interests of nations across the globe. Another tendency is a move to localize music making. Cultures will take the recorded sounds and make them their own to create diversity in the styles of a genre.

3. Isicathamiya, a South African musical tradition, originated as an all-male, a cappella
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