Course Description

PC102* The Physics of Music 1.0

A course designed primarily for students in the music program but open to anyone with musical interests. Essentially a study of basic acoustics including such topics as decibels, wave motion, musical scales, room acoustics, and electronic reproduction of sound. Six formal laboratory sessions form part of the course. (This course satisfies the Division C requirement for General BA students.)†

Prerequisite: Registration status: Honours Music (or permission of the Department).

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

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