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Descriptors and Preferences for Eastern and Western Musics by Japanese and American Nonmusic Majors.
Peer reviewedDarrow, Alice-Ann; And Others – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1988
The study investigated (1) consistency of terminology used by Japanese and U.S. college students to describe the music of the two cultures; (2) subjects' preferences concerning music; and (3) relationships between the musical experience and preferences. Concludes that subjects with greater musical experience generally employed a wider range of…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Enrichment Activities, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDarrow, Alice-Ann – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1993
Reports on a study to examine the role of music in the deaf culture and to relate the findings to music education programs for hearing-impaired students. Finds that cultural identification is a major factor in deaf individuals' involvement with music. Concludes that music can have an important role in the education of most hearing-impaired…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Influence
Peer reviewedDarrow, Alice-Ann – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Explains how the ear and the brain work together to make music listening possible. Argues good hearing does not ensure skilled listening, stressing that listening is a mental process. Examines the aural process and properties of sound, and describes listening behaviors within the basic levels of auditory processing. Provides a guide for teaching…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Auditory Perception, Auditory Stimuli, Auditory Training
