The Ear: Sound Reception
This lesson is part of the Fundamentals of Sound & Music module. |
Objectives[edit]
- Students will be familiar with how sound is perceived by humans
- Student will be familiar with the general structures of the ear and their function: ear canal, ear drum, ossicles, cochlea
- Student will understand the concept of transduction
- Optional: Student will be familiar with how cochlear implants work and their pros/cons with regard to music listening
Resources[edit]
Readings[edit]
- NIDCD
- Wolfe, Music Acoustics UNSW
Listening & Videos[edit]
Class Activities[edit]
- Discussion and definition of physical and cognitive processes of sound perception
- Show video & discuss process of sound transduction
- Cochlear implant demonstration
Assignments[edit]
Files[edit]
- Ear diagram worksheet