The Physics of sound
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The Physics of sound
Prentice Hall, c1995
2nd ed.
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Includes index
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Description
Appropriate for an introductory course in acoustics for non-scientists.
This book incorporates the remarkable changes in digital audio technology -- including consumer products--into a firm foundation of physics of sound.
Table of Contents
(NOTE: Most chapters conclude with a Set of Problems and a List of Resources.)
1. Simple Harmonic Motion and Applications.
2. Waves and Sounds.
3. Standing Waves and the Overtone Series.
4. Analysis and Synthesis of Complex Waves.
5. Electronic Music and Synthesizers.
6. The Human Ear and Voice.
7. Sound Recording and Reproduction.
8. Room and Auditorium Acoustics.
9. Musical Temperament and Pitch.
10. Woodwind Instruments.
11. Brass Instruments.
12. String Instruments.
13. The Piano.
14. Percussion Instruments.
Appendices A-C.
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