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PHYS 1203 - Physics of Music


Credit Hours: (3)

Fundamental physics concepts are introduced related to the production and interpretation of sound in musical instruments and the human voice. Specific concepts include forces, kinematics, energy, pressure, simple harmonic motion, fluids, traveling and standing waves, and acoustics. Relationship of physical principles to notes, scales, melody, harmony, rhythm, loudness, pitch, timbre, musical instruments, room acoustics, and recording.

Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2013
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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