Music Acoustics (MSc)

["Graduates of the study programme will be able to carry out independent academic work, research and advisory work in the field of music acoustics. This qualification both broadens the knowledge acquired during a Bachelor's degree programme in subjects like music acoustics, digital music processing, organology and musicology and deepens it in acoustic and metrological subjects with regard to application, i.e., for production, analysis, and synthesis of musical sounds.Students will be able to understand the acoustic and musical function of musical instruments and to apply extensive knowledge of the basics and application of methods for subjective perception and objective measuring of the sounds and qualities of musical instruments. Furthermore, graduates will be able to examine, evaluate and optimise the interaction of the musician with the listener and the performance location of the music.The methods and exercises taught enable students to carry out independent academic work and apply the knowledge they have acquired to related practical subjects, such as acoustic noise and sound measuring techniques, consulting work for structural, room and studio acoustics, and acoustic aspects of performance practice and noise protection.The Master's programme provides students with experience in publishing and presenting scientific papers and thus qualifies successful graduates for doctoral studies in music acoustics or a related field.This description is taken from section two "Aim of the Master's examination" of the examination regulations for the programme. This and more information can be found athttp://www.hfm-detmold.de/musicacoustics."]