Explore the relationship between music and society around the world.

Excursions in World Music, Eighth Edition, is a comprehensive introductory textbook to the musics of the world, creating a panoramic experience for students by engaging the many cultures around the globe, and highlighting the sheer diversity to be experienced in the world of music.

This companion website offers numerous resources for STUDENTS, including streamed audio listening, additional resources (such as links to YouTube videos or websites), a musical fundamentals essay (introducing concepts such as meter, melody, harmony, form, etc.), interactive quizzes, and flashcards.

The INSTRUCTORS section features a new test bank and fully updated instructor’s manual.

Please explore the RESOURCES menu on the left-hand side of this page for access to student and instructor content. Note to instructors: to view the student content—which includes all audio tracks for the Listening Guides—you will need an access token for students in addition to your instructor login credentials for the Instructor Resources Download Hub.

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