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Music, Physics and Engineering by Harry F. Olson (1967, Trade Paperback)
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Music, Physics and Engineering, Paperback by Olson, Harry Ferdinand, ISBN 0486217698, ISBN-13 9780486217697, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Studies the methods, instruments, and processes involved in the creation, reception and duplication of sound
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486217698
ISBN-139780486217697
eBay Product ID (ePID)251059
Product Key Features
Book TitleMusic, Physics and Engineering
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1967
TopicRadiography, Musical Instruments / General, Acoustics & Sound
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Science
AuthorHarry F. Olson
Book SeriesDover Books on Music Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight19.9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Edition DescriptionEnlarged edition,Revised edition
SynopsisThis 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.
