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The physical basis of musical sounds

Title
The physical basis of musical sounds / by Joseph Morgan.
Author
Morgan, Joseph, 1909-
Publication
Huntington, NY : Robert E. Krieger Publishing Company, 1980.

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Description
xvi, 145 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
Subject
  • Music > Acoustics and physics
  • Akoestiek
  • Muziek
  • Natuurkunde
Note
  • Includes index.
Contents
Preface -- Fundamental physical concepts -- Simple harmonic motion -- Mechanical waves and their transmission -- Interference -- Vibrating systems -- Subjective and objective characteristics of sound -- Intervals, scales, and temperament -- Musical instruments -- Acoustics of halls and auditoriums -- Appendix -- Answers to odd-numbered problems -- List of illustrations -- Index.
ISBN
  • 0882756567
  • 9780882756561
LCCN
78005508
OCLC
  • ocm03844722
  • 3844722
  • SCSB-14701442
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library