Acoustics Question Paper
Acoustics
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Music
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2007
KENYATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2007/2008
lnRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR
OF MUSIC
MHC
.
323:
................... ACOUSTICS
..........................
DATE:
28TH NOVEMBER 2007
TIME:
2.00 - 4.00 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
QUESTIONS.
Question 1
(a)
Name and explain four distinguishing characteristics of a musical sound
(10 marks)
(b)
Explain the following:
i. Forced vibrations
It.
Sympathetic vibrations.
iii. Wavelength.
iv. The overtone series.
v.
Equal temperament.
( I0 marks)
(c)
With illustrations, explain the difference between a longitudinal wave
and a transverse wave?
(10 marks)
Question 2
Explain how sound is produced on a string instrument and relate the answer to either
a violin or a guitar with respect to the acoustic properties of the materials from
which it is made.
(20 marks)
Question 3
With illustrations, describe the layout of a standard symphony orchestra and explain
why the instruments are so placed.
(20 marks)
Question 4
Either
(a) Name the six major parts of the modern pianoforte.
(b) Discuss the operation of the action.
Or
(a) Name the all the parts of a traditional pipe organ.
(b) Discuss the operation mechanism of the three major parts of the organ.
(20 marks)
Question 5
With illustrations, describe how sound is transmitted from the source and how it is
processed by the ear.
(20 marks)
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