Aug 31, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergrad Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergrad Catalog
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MUSC 240 - Musical Acoustics


In this course students will acquire a fundamental understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics and the science of sound wave mechanics as they relate to music and musical instruments. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of sound wave measurement, propagation, harmonics, and structural acoustics as well as how to correct acoustical inadequacies. The creation of sound from various acoustic and electronic instruments is also covered in detail. Students should also note that this is a math intensive course that utilizes algebraic equations to solve acoustical problems.

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: MUSC 135  & MATH 131 , Music Technology Majors Only or Instructor Approval



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