MUU 542 - PRAC MUS ACOUSTICS FOR EDU

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Music Education

Description:

The purpose of this course is to engage music educators in experiencing fundamentals through advanced aspects of the physical properties of sound, which include musical acoustics and psychoacoustics. Special emphasis will be given to practical and theoretical knowledge and application of that knowledge to the following areas: (1) physical properties and behaviors of sound (2) structural properties of musical instruments, including the voice, and how the structural aspects affect the acoustical properties, (3) concert hall design, room and rehearsal space design, and auditorium design and how that affects acoustics and music perception, (4) psychoacoustics - the human and non-human perception and processing of sound from the ear to the brain, (5) environmental and sustainability issues of sourcing materials for musical instruments; and, (6) diversity and universality of human music. Students will be engaged in several small research projects requiring acoustical assessment software available for use under guidance.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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