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Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. ...
Type
Paperback
ISBN
9780486217697

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486217698
ISBN-13
9780486217697
eBay Product ID (ePID)
251059

Product Key Features

Book Title
Music, Physics and Engineering
Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1967
Topic
Radiography, Musical Instruments / General, Acoustics & Sound
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Science
Author
Harry F. Olson
Book Series
Dover Books on Music Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
19.9 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in

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Trade
Edition Description
Enlarged edition,Revised edition
Synopsis
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. Includes 376 figures., Now thoroughly revised and enlarged, this book offers the most comprehensive coverage available of all aspects of the production, reception, and reproduction of sound. Written clearly and concisely, all its chapters can be understood without specialized training in music, physics, engineering, or mathematics. Dr. Olson discusses the nature of sound waves; explains the division of sound into scale patterns and the traditional method of notating them; describes the individual characteristics of all musical instruments currently in use (including the human voice); shows how the ears hear; discusses concert hall and recording studio acoustics, amplification systems, etc; describes the elements of sound reproduction systems from the telephone to the stereo record player; and concludes with a new chapter on the production, development, and potentialities of electronic music. Under these broad headings, readers will find a close analysis of the way in which a violin produces sound; descriptions of carbon, crystal, dynamic, velocity, and unidirectional microphones; a comparison of the relative absorbency of 22 acoustic materials, building materials, and objects; a description of how music can be produced by a digital computer; and much, much more. Conductors will find suggestions on positioning their orchestras; performers will understand the dynamics of their instruments; recording engineers and acousticians will discover a remarkably comprehensive reference work; and music teachers, students, physicists, and enthusiasts in general will find easy access to a vast wealth of information., This extraordinarily comprehensive text, requiring no special background, discusses the nature of sound waves, musical instruments, musical notation, acoustic materials, elements of sound reproduction systems, and electronic music. Includes 376 figures.

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