Course Description

67-109 Physics of Music W(3-0)

A course designed for arts and social science students with an interest or background in music. The fundamentals of vibrations and waves will be introduced and applied to a study of archetypal instruments. The psychoacoustic basis of pitch and loudness will be discussed. Students who have standing in any other 100 level Physics course, except 76-102, 76-160, 76-180 may enrol in 67-109 only if they are completing an honours or general program in Music, in which case permission of the instructor is required. Also listed as 76-181. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Exclusions: 76-181.

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar