| The Science of Musical Sounds Contributor(s): Sundberg, Johan (Author), Carterette, Edward C. (Editor), Friedman, Morton P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0126769486 ISBN-13: 9780126769487 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1991 Annotation: 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 * 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - Theory - Music | History & Criticism - General - Science | Acoustics & Sound |
| Dewey: 781.23 |
| LCCN: 91004267 |
| Series: Academic Press Series in Cognition and Perception |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.82" W x 8.66" (1.17 lbs) 194 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |