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The Physics of Musical Instruments
ISBN/EAN: 9781441931207
Umbreit-Nr.: 1959744
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: xx, 756 S.
Format in cm: 4 x 23.3 x 15.6
Einband:
kartoniertes Buch
Erschienen am 01.12.2010
Auflage: 2/1998
- Zusatztext
- While the history of musical instruments is nearly as old as civilisation itself, the science of acoustics is quite recent. By understanding the physical basis of how instruments are used to make music, one hopes ultimately to be able to give physical criteria to distinguish a fine instrument from a mediocre one. At that point science may be able to come to the aid of art in improving the design and performance of musical instruments. As yet, many of the subtleties in musical sounds of which instrument makers and musicians are aware remain beyond the reach of modern acoustic measurements. This book describes the results of such acoustical investigations - fascinating intellectual and practical exercises. Addressed to readers with a reasonable grasp of physics who are not put off by a little mathematics, this book discusses most of the traditional instruments currently in use in Western music. A guide for all who have an interest in music and how it is produced, as well as serving as a comprehensive reference for those undertaking research in the field.
- Kurztext
- Updated and expanded second edition of a best-selling titleThe essential reference on the topicPresents the results of the latest acoustical investigationsA comprehensive reference for those undertaking research
- Schlagzeile
- 2nd edition