The Science of Musical Sounds (Cognition and Perception) - Hardcover

Sundberg, Johan

 
9780126769487: The Science of Musical Sounds (Cognition and Perception)

Synopsis

This book is concerned with the scientific aspects of musical sounds. It presents basic acoustics, auditory theory, and sound generation from both a theoretical and a practical view. Room acoustics, sound analysis, recording and reproduction, and sound synthesis as well as cognition are examined from the perspective of music.

  • The work is thoroughly grounded in music, rather than physics
  • Provides an up-to-date presentation of auditory theory as it relates to music
  • Presents a readable account of the scientific aspects of musical sounds

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Review

Demonstrates the scientific aspects of musical sounds.

Synopsis

This book is concerned with the scientific aspects of musical sounds. It presents basic acoustics, auditory theory, and sound generation from both a theoretical and a practical view. Room acoustics, sound analysis, recording and reproduction, and sound synthesis as well as cognition are examined from the perspective of music.

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