Musical sound, instruments, and equipment /

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"Version: 20171201"--Title page verso."A Morgan & Claypool publication as part of IOP Concise Physics"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Properties of waves -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Periodic waves -- 1.3. Addition of waveforms -- 1.4. Beats -- 1.5. Energy and intensity -- 1.6. Further discussion -- 1.7. Equations -- 1.8. Questions2. Propagation of sound waves -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Wave fronts -- 2.3. Sound propagating in air -- 2.4. Reflection -- 2.5. Interference -- 2.6. Diffraction -- 2.7. Absorption and attenuation -- 2.8. Further discussion -- 2.9. Equations -- 2.10. Questions3. Displaying and analyzing musical sounds -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Measuring sound signals -- 3.3. Visualizing a simple sound signal -- 3.4. The spectrum of one keyboard note -- 3.5. Comparing the sound of a steel to a nylon guitar string -- 3.6. The spectrum of a flute -- 3.7. Complex tones and timbre -- 3.8. Sound analysis software applications -- 3.9. Further discussion -- 3.10. Equations -- 3.11. Questions4. The perception of sound -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Audible frequencies -- 4.3. Audible intensities -- 4.4. The decibel (dB) unit -- 4.5. Threshold of hearing -- 4.6. Loudness level -- 4.7. Loudness -- 4.8. Just noticeable difference -- 4.9. Masking -- 4.10. Frequency and pitch -- 4.11. Critical bands -- 4.12. Hearing, vision, and the role of the brain -- 4.13. Further discussion -- 4.14. Equations -- 4.15. Questions5. Musical scales and temperament -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Keyboard notes -- 5.3. Major and minor scales -- 5.4. Frequency relations and intervals -- 5.5. The equal temperament scale -- 5.6. Consonance and dissonance -- 5.7. From dissonance to consonance -- 5.8. Other scales -- 5.9. Older temperaments -- 5.10. Noise -- 5.11. Further discussion -- 5.12. Questions6. Standing waves and resonance -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Vibrational modes in a string -- 6.3. Nodes and antinodes -- 6.4. Simultaneously vibrating modes -- 6.5. Standing waves in pipes -- 6.6. Standing waves in an open pipe -- 6.7. Standing waves in a semi-closed pipe -- 6.8. Comparison of open and semi-closed pipes -- 6.9. Standing waves in a pipe closed at both ends -- 6.10. Standing waves in rods and tubes -- 6.11. Harmonics, partials, and overtones -- 6.12. Resonance and damping -- 6.13. Examples of resonance -- 6.14. Further discussion -- 6.15. Equations -- 6.16. Questions7. Analog and digital signals -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Analog and digital signals -- 7.3. Analog to digital and digital to analog conversion -- 7.4. Further discussion -- 7.5. Equations -- 7.6. Questions8. Sound equipment and components -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Concepts of electricity -- 8.3. Filters -- 8.4. Microphones -- 8.5. The amplifier -- 8.6. Amplifier characteristics -- 8.7. Loudspeakers -- 8.8. Further discussion -- 8.9. Equations -- 8.10. Questions9. The musical environment -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Review of the fundamental processes -- 9.3. Outdoor acoustics -- 9.4. Indoor acoustics -- 9.5. Sound qualities of halls -- 9.6. Sound qualities of small rooms -- 9.7. High fidelity sound -- 9.8. Stereophonic sound -- 9.9. Placement of loudspeakers -- 9.10. Ambient noise -- 9.11. Further discussion -- 9.12. Equations -- 9.13. Questions10. Sound recording and reproduction -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Gramophones -- 10.3. Magnetic tape deck -- 10.4. Compact disc -- 10.5. Semiconductor storage devices -- 10.6. Further discussion -- 10.7. Questions11. Musical instruments -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Basic functions and types of musical instruments -- 11.3. Wind instruments -- 11.4. String instruments -- 11.5. Percussion instruments -- 11.6. Synthesizers -- 11.7. Further discussion -- 11.8. Questions.Musical Sound, Instruments, and Equipment' offers a basic understanding of sound, musical instruments and music equipment, geared towards a general audience and non-science majors. The book begins with an introduction of the fundamental properties of sound waves, and the perception of the characteristics of sound. The relation between intensity and loudness, and the relation between frequency and pitch are discussed. The basics of propagation of sound waves, and the interaction of sound waves with objects and structures of various sizes are introduced. Standing waves, harmonics and resonance are explained in simple terms, using graphics that provide a visual understanding.Also available in print.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.Panos Photinos is professor emeritus at Southern Oregon University where he has taught since 1989. Prior to joining SOU he held faculty appointments at the Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent, Ohio; St Francis Xavier, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; and the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Panos received his doctorate in physics from Kent State University, Ohio. He has authored more than 50 research publications in scientific journals, and is the author of Visual Astronomy: A guide to understanding the night sky.Title from PDF title page (viewed on January 11, 2018).

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