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2007/08 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI1611 Introduction to the Science of Music
10 creditsClass Size: 136
Module manager: Dr Ewan Stefani
Email: e.j.stefani@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally A level Music, ABRSM Grade 5 theory or equivalentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of the module, students should be able to:- demonstrate a basic understanding of the physical principles of sound
- understand the role of the ear and brain in the reception of sound
- understand some of the perceptual consequences of acoustic and psychoacoustic phenomena
Syllabus
a) An introduction to the fundamental concepts associated with acoustics including: wave propagation; frequency and amplitude; harmonic series; resonance; format frequencies; the basic acoustic properties of musical instruments.
b) An examination of the role of the ear: the functions of the pinnae, the middle ear and the cochlea; transduction of air pressure changes to electrical signals; the sensitivity and frequency response of the ear;
c) An introduction to psychoacoustics: including pitch perception; loudness; timbre; masking etc;
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 89.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 11.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
55 hours course reading, 34 hours exam revisionMethods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 14/05/2008
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