Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 147 - Musical Sound:Its Structure,Art,and Technology

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Colgate University

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M. Volker This course explores the way sound is perceived (physically, psychologically), studied (with scientific instruments), and manipulated (technology), and how technology has changed the place of music and sound in our culture. This is done through discussions of the physics of sound and musical phenomena, the structure of musical instruments, techniques of sound analysis and recording, and the ways we react in relation to these elements. A substantial amount of the course involves experiments utilizing the resources of the Digital Music Studio. In addition, the course provides a survey of the history of music technology.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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