This course focuses on the mental processes underlying music perception, performance and composition. Following a discussion of basic hearing mechanisms, students examine research on perception of musical elements (e.g., tone, interval, triad, harmony and rhythm) and then proceed to broader issues (e.g., musical memory, meaning, aesthetics and intelligence). Music cognition is also compared to other kinds of cognition. Students conduct experimental research. NOTE: While students with musical background would be especially interested in this course, there is no need for prior formal training or knowledge of music. Cross-listed with Psychology (cf. Psychology 4120) Three hours a week class, one hour a week laboratory. 07-09-2022-07-12-2022 Lecture Wednesday 03:00PM - 06:00PM, SDU Main Bldg, Room 409
- Teacher: Annabel Joan Cohen