Music, Physics And Engineering

Written clearly and concisely, this book thoroughly examines all aspects of the production, reception, and reproduction of sound. Dr. Harry Olson discusses sound waves, characteristics of musical instruments, how the ear hears, and how sound is reproduced through various devices. Of interest to music students, teachers, conductors, and recording engineers. Illustrated.

This 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.