The Ear: Sound Reception

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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]

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

Notes[edit]