This extraordinarily comprehensive text, requiring no special background in physics, math or music, discusses the nature of sound waves, musical instruments, musical notation, acoustic materials, elements of sound reproduction systems - from the telephone to stereo sound systems - and electronic music. "Very thorough, and full of well-presented facts." - Musical Times. 376 figures
- Contents
- Sound Waves
Musical Terminology
Musical Scales
Resonators and Radiators
Musical Instruments
Characteristics of Musical Instruments
Properties of Music
Theater, Studio, and Room Acoustics
Sound-reproducing Systems
Electronic Music