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Science and Music

By James Jeans

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
9780511694424, 9781108005692
DOI
10.1017/CBO9780511694424
Google Books ID
GaP7PwAACAAJ
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9622682 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics
Edition
1
Pages
285\285
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Sir James Jeans has used his remarkable gifts of exposition to set out all that is relevant in the science of acoustics to the art of music. He offers a simple but precise account (illustrated with well-chosen photographs and diagrams) of the anatomical origin and workings of the human ear; the nature of sound vibrations; simple tones and complex sounds; the principles and operation of musical instruments; harmony and the musical scale; the effects of music on men and animals; and the practical problems of acoustical design. Scientists who appreciate music, musicians with an interest in science and laymen who care for both, will thoroughly enjoy this book.

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