Science and Music - Brossura

Jeans, James

Brossura

ISBN 10: 052174489X ISBN 13: 9780521744898

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Riassunto

Sir James Jeans has used his remarkable gifts of exposition to set out all that is relevant in the science of acoustics to the art of music. He offers a simple but precise account (illustrated with well-chosen photographs and diagrams) of the anatomical origin and workings of the human ear; the nature of sound vibrations; simple tones and complex sounds; the principles and operation of musical instruments; harmony and the musical scale; the effects of music on men and animals; and the practical problems of acoustical design. Scientists who appreciate music, musicians with an interest in science and laymen who care for both, will thoroughly enjoy this book.

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This book sets out all that is relevant in the science of acoustics to the art of music. He offers a simple but precise account (illustrated with well-chosen photographs and diagrams) of the anatomical origin and workings of the human ear; the nature of sound vibrations; and the practical problems of acoustical design.

Contenuti:

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Tuning-forks and pure tones; 3. The vibrations of strings and harmonics; 4. The vibrations of air; 5. Harmony and discord; 6. The concert room; 7. Hearing; Index.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 052174489X
• ISBN 13: 9780521744898
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 284