The Science of Musical Sounds
- 1st Edition - December 11, 1991
- Latest edition
- Author: Johan Sundberg
- Editors: Edward C. Carterette, Morton P. Friedman
- Language: English
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Description
Description
This book is concerned with the scientific aspects of musical sounds. It presents basic acoustics, auditory theory, and sound generation from both a theoretical and a practical view. Room acoustics, sound analysis, recording and reproduction, and sound synthesis as well as cognition are examined from the perspective of music.
Key features
Key features
- The work is thoroughly grounded in music, rather than physics
- Provides an up-to-date presentation of auditory theory as it relates to music
- Presents a readable account of the scientific aspects of musical sounds
Readership
Readership
Researchers and students in musical acoustics, including those in cognition and perception, acoustics, music theory, and psychophysics.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction.
What is Sound?
Ear and Hearing.
Scales, Tunings, and Temperaments.
Wind Instruments.
String Instruments.
Rod and Membrane Instruments.
Room Acoustics.
Music and Electronics.
Music as Communication.
References.
Index.
What is Sound?
Ear and Hearing.
Scales, Tunings, and Temperaments.
Wind Instruments.
String Instruments.
Rod and Membrane Instruments.
Room Acoustics.
Music and Electronics.
Music as Communication.
References.
Index.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 11, 1991
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Edward C. Carterette
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Psychology, University of CaliforniaMF
Morton P. Friedman
Affiliations and expertise
University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A.About the author
About the author
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Johan Sundberg
Affiliations and expertise
The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden