Physics 107 - PHYSICS OF MUSIC

This course for non-science majors explores the physics of musical sound through lecture, discussion, hands-on activities and demonstrations. Sample topics include how sound is generated, travels, and is heard; the physics of musical notes, pitches, harmonics and resonances; and how musical instruments (including the human voice) generate the sounds that we hear. Students select, design, construct and try out wind, string, or percussive musical instruments. These instruments are theirs to keep at the end of the course. Enrollment limit of 14 students.