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World Harmony - Musical Instruments From Around the Globe

Thu, Jun 25 2009–Sun, Jan 3 2010 SuWeThFrSa
11 a.m. –5 p.m.

Is music a universal language? What is an instrument? What is considered beautiful music? Every culture in the world makes music - there is a great diversity of traditions, as well as many commonalities. Explore musical instruments from many continents and learn about the people who use them and the role music plays in their cultures. Watch videos of master musicians demonstrating instruments from India, Ireland, Japan, Zimbabwe and Oregon. Visitors also have a chance to try their musical talents on a range of instruments.

Location: Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Department:Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Cost: $3 individual; $8 families; MNCH members, UO staff, faculty and students are free.
Website:http://natural-history.uoregon.edu
Contact: Judi Pruitt, assistant director of visitor services, (541) 346-1671