This book explores the fascinating and intimate relationship between music and physics. Over millennia, the playing of, and listening to music have stimulated creativity and curiosity in people all around the globe. Beginning with the basics, the authors first address the tonal systems of European-t...

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Main Authors:	Tsuji, Kinko 1947- (Author), Müller, Stefan C. 1949- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cham, Switzerland Springer [2022]
Edition:	corrected publication
Subjects:	Acoustics Mathematics Music—Philosophy and aesthetics Physics Tonsystem Musik Musikinstrument Akustik Physik Hardcover, Softcover / Physik, Astronomie/Mechanik, Akustik
Summary:	This book explores the fascinating and intimate relationship between music and physics. Over millennia, the playing of, and listening to music have stimulated creativity and curiosity in people all around the globe. Beginning with the basics, the authors first address the tonal systems of European-type music, comparing them with those of other, distant cultures. They analyze the physical principles of common musical instruments with emphasis on sound creation and particularly charisma. Modern research on the psychology of musical perception – the field known as psychoacoustics – is also described. The sound of orchestras in concert halls is discussed, and its psychoacoustic effects are explained. Finally, the authors touch upon the role of music for our mind and society. Throughout the book, interesting stories and anecdotes give insights into the musical activities of physicists and their interaction with composers and musicians
Item Description:	I Introduction; II Historical evolution; III Our modern tonal system; 1. Notation, tonal systems; 2. Tunings - from Pythagoras to equal temperament; 3. Tempo markings; 4. Comparison with non-western systems; IV The physics of musical instruments; 1. Generalities; 1.1 Systematics of instruments; 1.2 Sound and acoustic waves; 2. Selected instruments; a. The flute (recorder, traverse flute, …); b. Other woodwinds (oboe, clarinet, bassoon) ; c. Brass instruments (horn and others); d. String instruments - the violin family (structure and resonance, cords); e. Excursion: Fourier-analysis; f. Percussion instruments (timpani, drums, bells, … ); g. The human voice; h. Instruments in non-western countries; V When musicians get together, they…; 1. Create compositions (combining tonal systems with instruments); 2. Play together and interpret musical pieces; 3. Form an orchestra; VI Hearing; 1. Physiology and psycho-acoustics; 2. Room acoustics; VII What music is supposed to do with the mind? - psychology and philosophy; ;
Physical Description:	xviii, 424 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme, Notenbeispiele 823 grams
ISBN:	9783030686758 9783030686789