Study Guide for Unit 1 Quiz:
1. Be able to discuss the various elements outlined in the Hearing and Listening web-notes.
2. Read and comprehend the two articles (Moylan and Truax). In particular be able to discuss the following concepts:
Moylan
| differences between subjective and objective listening modalities |
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relationships of abstract musical materials |
| passive vs. active listening modes |
| evaluation of sound for content and relationship to context |
| differences between analytical and critical listening |
| the "process" of listening to music and the various attributes thereof |
Truax
| listening as "interface" between individual and environment |
| basics of hearing vs. basics of listening according to Truax |
| "listening to" vs. "listening for" |
| "listening in search" vs. "listening in readiness" |
| "background listening" and "keynote sounds" |
| the acoustic horizon of the environment |
| listener preferences and attitudes |