The science of musical sounds / Johan Sundberg.
Material type:
TextSeries: Academic Press series in cognition and perceptionPublication details: San Diego : Academic Press, c1991.Description: x, 237 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0126769486 (acidfree paper)
- Musikens ljudlära. English
- 781.23 SUN
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 781.23 SUN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002100328518 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Translation of: Musikens ljudlära.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-230) and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 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