Science and Music

Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: Jeans James, James Jeans, Sir James Jeans
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.07.2009
• EAN: 9781108005692
• ISBN: 978-1-108-00569-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics; Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music theory; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; SCIENCE / Physics / General, Astronomy, space & time, Astronomy, space and time