PHY 110 - Physics for Music Lovers

Institution:

Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits A journey through the physical wonders of sound. This demonstration course stresses, nonmathematically, the many areas physics and music share in common including hearing, pitch, quality and synthesized sound, physical characteristics of conventional instruments, design of new instruments, computed and computer music, acoustics, electrical reproduction, noise pollution, amplification and matching, formats, temperament, and vibrato.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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