MUS 102 - Physics and Perception of Music

FDR: SL Lab Science Distribution
Credits: 4

Same as PHYS 102. Explores physical principles of sound production and music perception. Hands-on investigation is emphasized. Topics include: wave properties and propagation, harmonic series and spectral analysis, tuning temperaments, response of the human ear, auditory processing, room acoustics, audio recording and reproduction technologies, characterization of various instrument families (strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and voice). Appropriate for non-science and non-major students with a basic (high-school) knowledge of physics and mathematics. This course may be repeated.