Dec 09 | Week 16

Overview

The time of reckoning draweth nigh but, first, we have two topics to explore before Test 4: kī hōʻalu and 'ukulele. By week's end, you'll be up to speed on the history and technique of kī hōʻalu and 'ukulele, and able to identify significant works and musicians.

In other words, you need to study two chapters of the textbook this week (see below) before taking Test 4.

Kī hōʻalu

Kī hōʻalu means "loosen the key" and is the Hawaiian name for slack-key guitar, a guitar style unique to the Hawaiian islands.

6. Hawaii: Slack-Key Guitar

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'Ukulele

We extend our stay in the Hawaiian islands to experience the bedazzling and world famous 'ukulele.

7. Hawaii: Birth of the Ukulele

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Final Exam | Test 4

Time to make whoopee with Test 4 over the Music In The 19th Century and Music In The 20th Century units. Like prior tests, be ready to identify era, style, genre, composer, etc., of the music tracks studied in these chapters. Study Questions are available in the textbook.

Test 4 | 12/12 12:00 AM to 12/16 11:55 PM

Grades

This test is worth a potential 100 points. Tests are untimed and may be retaken once if within the due date window. After submission, your score and semester average will be available in the Laulima GradeBook.

Avoid Peak Hours

Due to high user volume on Laulima and Google, test audio may not load during peak weekday use times of early mornings and evenings. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM are congested. Midday, late at night during weekdays and all weekend have little traffic. Avoid peak hours and nix needless frustration.

SLO Accomplishment

By providing evidence of knowledge and skills gained with tests, quizzes and forums, you have fulfilled course learning outcomes: identify popular, art, and traditional music of major Western and Non-Western civilizations; explain the function of music within diverse cultures; and analyze musical styles and their roles within the context of history and society.

Course Evaluation

The University's course evaluation system is open. Please fill out an evaluation for MUS 107. Log in to CES with your UH username and password. Survey submissions are anonymous.

Aloha

It's been a delight to guide you through the pleasures and perils of music. Mahalo for choosing MUS 107 as your foundations option.

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