MUSIC 237 - Music and the Brain

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Music, in its myriad forms, is ubiquitous throughout human society. Why is music such an integral part of the human experience? How do we hear sound, and how do certain combinations of pitches and rhythms invoke emotion? Using psychophysics, cognitive psychology, and neurology, this course explores these and other fundamental questions of music. Each class focuses on a different musical topic, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and emotion. Texts include Moore's Introduction to the Psychology of Hearing, Rossing's The Science of Sound, and Yost' s Fundamentalsof Hearing. No scientific or musical background is necessary.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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