Arthur H Benade
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Language
English
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Landmark book by leading expert, hailed for its astonishingly clear, delightfully readable explication of everything acoustical important to music-making. "Comprehensive ... rigorous ... well-organized ... will surely be the text of choice." — American Scientist. "Recommended for music lovers and audiophiles" — Stereo Review. Over 300 illustrations. Examples, experiments, and questions conclude each chapter.
Author
Series
Science study volume S11
Language
English
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Description
A brief look around -- Simple vibrating systems -- More complicated vibrating systems -- Something about ears -- Ears : architects of harmony -- Stringed instruments -- Vibrations in pipes and horns -- The "brass" instruments -- Woodwinds -- Homemade wind instruments.