PHYS 1270 - Science and Technology of Musical Sound

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Physics

Description:

1270. Science and Technology of Musical Sound. 3 hours. Sound production; nature of vibrations in percussion, string, and wind instruments. Sound propgation; sound speed; echoes. Sound intensity, physical and perceived. Sound pitch, physical and perceived; intervals. Complex sounds; harmonic series. Room acoustics; reverberation time; ideal listening rooms. Wave phenomena; interference and diffraction. Digital sound recording; musical scales; the human voice. Includes weekly laboratory exercises. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1100 or above. May be used to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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