Edifying Tones: Using Music to Teach Asian History and Culture

Atkins writes an article that outlines the basics of approaching music in East Asian cultures and how they can be taught about. In doing so, Atkins provides a context in relating musical arts, practices, and norms to the cultural, religious, and social outlook East Asian peoples have concerning music. She talks about certain moods and compositional structures, assigned roles, and particular messages that the music may be achieving to get across.