Acoustics and psychoacoustics / David M. Howard and Jamie Angus.
By: Howard, David M. (David Martin)
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Contributor(s): Angus, J. A. S. (James A. S.).
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BookPublisher: Oxford : Focal Press, 2006 2007Edition: 3rd ed.Description: viii, 411 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + 1 CD-ROM.ISBN: 9780240519951 ; 0240519957 .Subject(s): Psychoacoustics | Music -- Acoustics and physics | Sound -- Recording and reproducing -- Digital techniquesDDC classification: 621.3828
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics is ideal for students of music technology, sound recording, traditional music and acoustics, as well as engineers studying audio, multimedia and communications systems. Gain a practical understanding of how real musical sounds behave and are perceived in real spaces with this accessible and interesting read. This third edition offers a CD of audio examples, crucial for a clear understanding of the concepts discussed. Visit the book's supporting website at http://books.elsevier.com/0240519957 for additional resources such as: * Questions and exercises to test your knowledge * Web links for further resources and research * Audio clips * Calculation facilities (eg. adding decibel values and converting between frequency ratio and cents/semitones) This website can also be reached via www.focalpress.com
Includes one CD-ROM.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction to Sound
- Introduction to hearing
- Notes and harmony
- Acoustic model for musical instruments
- Hearing timbre and deceiving the ear
- Hearing music in different environments
- Processing sound electronically