Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
The physics of music and musical instruments
What is sound, and how does it travel through the air? How do we hear sound?
In this interactive lecture, Professor Robert Taylor will discuss the physics behind musical sounds and look at how some instruments work. Our ears are very sensitive detectors and what and how we hear has a large influence on the kind of music that we find pleasing. Professor Taylor will discuss the history of the western harmonic tradition and why we find some intervals and note combinations pleasing, while we find others clash and sound unpleasant. He will also demonstrate how the shape and design of instruments such as violins and clarinets affect the sound that they produce.
This interactive lecture is suitable for 7+ years. Lecture starts at 6.30pm prompt and finishes at 7.30pm.
Booking is required to attend this lecture. Please click here to book a place.
Any questions about this event please email - public.events@physics.ox.ac.uk