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The physics of music

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

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Additional authors
  1. Bowsher, J. M.
Description
  1. xiv, 258 pages : illustrations, pls.; 22 cm
Series statement
  1. Science paperbacks ; SP 100
Uniform title
  1. Science paperbacks ; SP 100.
Subject
  1. Music > Acoustics and physics
  2. Musik
  3. Physik
  4. Muziek
  5. Akoestiek
  6. Natuurkunde
  7. Acustica, Vibracao E Ultrasons
  8. Sound
  9. Musique > Acoustique et physique
  10. Musik
  11. Physik
Contents
  1. 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.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Note
  1. "A Halsted Press book."
Bibliography (note)
  1. Bibliography: p. 252.