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The physics of music

Title
The physics of music / Alexander Wood ; rev. by J.M. Bowsher.
Author
Wood, Alexander, 1879-1950.
Publication
London : Chapman and Hall ; New York : J. Wiley, [1975]

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Additional Authors
Bowsher, J. M.
Description
xiv, 258 pages : illustrations, pls.; 22 cm
Series Statement
Science paperbacks ; SP 100
Uniform Title
Science paperbacks ; SP 100.
Subject
  • Music > Acoustics and physics
  • Musik
  • Physik
  • Muziek
  • Akoestiek
  • Natuurkunde
  • Acustica, Vibracao E Ultrasons
  • Sound
  • Musique > Acoustique et physique
  • Musik
  • Physik
Note
  • "A Halsted Press book."
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 252.
Contents
The nature of sound -- Forced vibration and resonance -- Intensity and loudness -- Pitch -- Musical quality -- The ear -- Vibrations of strings -- Organ pipes -- Sundry other musical instruments -- Dissonance and consonance -- Scales and temperament -- Recording and reproduction of sound -- Halls and concert rooms.
ISBN
  • 0470959789
  • 9780470959787
  • 0412132508
  • 9780412132506
  • 0412211408
  • 9780412211409
  • 0470150572
  • 9780470150573
  • 031322644X
  • 9780313226441
LCCN
74004025
OCLC
  • ocm01941160
  • 1941160
  • SCSB-8912542
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library