PHYS 0082: Science of Musical Sounds
Phys 0082Credits: 3
This is a one-term course for non-science majors which explores the physical basis for the production, propagation and perception of musical sounds. The course begins with a discussion of some of the basic physical quantities, such as frequency, wavelength, intensity, etc., used in the physical understanding of music. Examples of topics to be covered are the perception of sound (the ear, tone quality, pitch and loudness, scales, temperament). What makes a pleasant sound and what makes a dissonant one. How does this affect the arrangement of music? How are musical sounds produced by the various orchestral instruments including strings, winds, keyboard and other instruments, and how are they characterized?
PREQ: Any MATH Course or CREQ: (MATH 0032 or 0100 or 0120 or 0125 or 0200 or 0220)
Professor | Course Year | Course Semester | Download |
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Matteo Broccio | 2018-2019 | Fall | Syllabus: DL |