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5.00 credits
15.0 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2025-2026
Language
French
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Prerequisites
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Main themes
- Description of acoustical constraints related to the instrument;
- History of scales and temperaments of antiquity to the present;
- History of tune;
- Classification of musical instruments according to their morphology.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Understanding the basics of musical acoustics, training ranges and temperaments, changes the pitch and the classification of musical instruments. |
Content
The first part of the course examines acoustic constraints on instrument making (mainly string and wind instruments).
The second part is dedicated to the construction of scales (pythagorean, natural) and temperaments (meantone, irregular, equal).
The third part describes the historical evolution of pitch standards.
The last part presents the classification of musical instruments.
The second part is dedicated to the construction of scales (pythagorean, natural) and temperaments (meantone, irregular, equal).
The third part describes the historical evolution of pitch standards.
The last part presents the classification of musical instruments.
Teaching methods
Lecture course illustrated through Powerpoint presentations and exercices.
Evaluation methods
Written assignment and open-book exam. The assignment is worth 1/4 of the mark. The exam is worth 3/4 of the mark.
Online resources
Course notes and documentation on Moodle.
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