PHY 1063 - Acoustics of Music

3 Credit Hours

Acoustics of Music is an introduction to the science of sound of music. This class will cover the physical mechanisms of sound production and reception. The different families of instruments will be discussed comparing their frequency spectrums and how this gives rise to their timbre. A companion laboratory (PHY 1061) is available for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements. This course counts as a General Education Physical Science Course.

Availability: Every Spring

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