The Science of Music/For Music Majors Only (PHYS 107)

Term: 2020-2021 Fall Term

Faculty

Elliott F TammaroShow MyInfo popup for Elliott F Tammaro

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Kelly Elizabeth ButlerShow MyInfo popup for Kelly Elizabeth Butler

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/31/2020 - 12/18/2020) Location: W OLC NN

Description

An introduction to the science of musical sound. Topics include the production, reproduction, and transmission of sound, the structure of the human voice and ear, the acoustical foundations of musical scales and instrument tuning, the design of listening rooms and musical instruments. Laboratory activities provide hands on investigation of these concepts. Has embedded lab. Core: Natural Sciences with Lab requirement.