WAVES, SOUND AND MUSIC

Provide basic scientific knowledge on wave phenomena and show how the development of knowledge on human auditory perception is reflected in different fields, ranging from art to technology.

The student will understand the physical aspects of sounds, the sensory perception of sound and its processing into music.

Knowledge of the main concepts of arithmetic, algebra and trigonometry (at the secondary school level).

The physics of waves. What is sound. The human perception of sound. The music and musical instruments.

The examination takes place through an oral test. During the oral exam the student must demonstrate both knowledge of the arguments put forward during the course and the way to formally exhibit them.

Teaching is organized in frontal theoretical lectures and through small experiments, videos and images.

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion

Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments:
Ca’ Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). In the case of disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

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