Music Acoustics

LMSC-208

This course is a survey of acoustical phenomena relating to music. The course includes an overview of the nature of sound waves and vibration, sound propagation and room acoustics, sound level and its measurement, the human ear and perception, and tuning systems. Course material is directed toward the contemporary musician's need to understand acoustical phenomena in various contexts, including performance, writing, and music technology applications. 

Credits
3
Prerequisites
Passing score on the General Math Exam and the Logarithms Exam, LMSC-130, or completion of college level precalculus or higher; and LENG-106 or native English speaker
Required Of
CWPR majors not taking LMSC-207; and ELPD and MPED majors not taking LMSC-209
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Valencia
Department
LART
Course Chair
Mike Mason
Taught By
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