Introduction to musical acoustics
| Title | Εισαγωγή στη μουσική ακουστική / Introduction to musical acoustics |
| Code | ΤΠ1002 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Music Studies |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013876 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Mousikṓn Spoudṓn (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 149
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicology / Music Education | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Music Composition | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600167732
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Class Schedule
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ 8 (317) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 09:00 έως 12:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600167732
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/search.php?search=26U002
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Before the completion of this course each student should be able to: 1. understand and display knowledge on the fundamentals of the physics of sound and waves, as well as the physics of musical instruments 2. Apply knowledge about these concepts into practical domains, and in solving problems, 3. Develop knowledge about related contemporary research methodology 4. Understand the value of interdisciplinary approaches in the study of music.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The viewpoint of Musical Acoustics to music theory and practice is based on fundamental theory and methodology of classical Acoustics and its related disciplines, which focus on topics such as: production and propagation of sound waves, processing of sound signals, and finally, perception of sound by humans and other species.
Topical outline of the course:
1. Fields of Acoustics and related disciplines.
2. Elements of waves and acoustics
3. Analysis and graphical representation of audio signals.
4. Introduction to the physics of musical instruments
5. The algebra of musical intervals and scales.
Keywords
Music, Acoustics
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Instruction is largely based on IC technologies. There are several types of software which is used most of the time during the semester, such as:
1. Electronic presentation software (e.g. MS PowerPoint)
2. Software for simulating and visualizing wave phenomena (e.g. propagation of sound, vibrations of strings and ducts etc.).
3. Software for sound editing and analysis (e.g. Adobe Audition).
4. Software for conducting virtual labs.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | 2.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 26 | 0.9 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 8 | 0.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 6 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
There are two preliminary written examinations during the semester which provide access to the final exam at the end of the semester. In these exams students are required to respond to brief questions on fundamental concepts of musical acoustics (30% of the final grade), and solve easy problems (70% of the final grade).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σπυρίδης, Χαράλαμπος. (2005). Φυσική και Μουσική Ακουστική. Θεσσαλονίκη: Εκδόσεις Grapholine. Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 3030
Λουτρίδης, Σπυρίδων. (2015). Ακουστική, Αρχές και Εφαρμογές. Θεσσαλονίκη: ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ Α. ΤΖΙΟΛΑ & ΥΙΟΙ Α.Ε. Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 41954971
Additional bibliography for study
Γ. Παπαδέλης. (2002). Εισαγωγή στη Μουσική Ακουστική Ι. Συνοπτικές Σημειώσεις – ασκήσεις. Θεσσαλονίκη: Α.Π.Θ.
Φυσική Γ' Γενικού Λυκείου Θετικής και Τεχνολογικής Κατεύθυνσης.
PSSC ΦΥΣΙΚΗ Ιδρύματος Ευγενίδου, 1995. (Όλα τα παραπάνω συγγράμματα διατίθενται σε ηλεκτρονική μορφή μέσα από τον ιστότοπο του μαθήματος στο Blackboard).
Last Update
20-12-2018
