{"product_id":"the-physical-basis-of-music-paperback-9781107684621","title":"The Physical Basis of Music (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107684621","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Physical Basis of Music\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1925 text presents an account of the various physical processes intrinsic to the production of music.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlex Wood (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107684621, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 March 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.2 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. The Physical Basis of Music by Alex Wood was first published in 1913 and reissued as this second edition in 1925. The text presents an account of the various physical processes intrinsic to the production of music.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Production and propagation of sound\u003cbr\u003e 2. Distinguishing characteristics of musical notes\u003cbr\u003e 3. Interference of waves. Stationary vibration\u003cbr\u003e 4. Vibrations of strings and of air columns in pipes\u003cbr\u003e 5. Resonance. Analysis of vibrations. Complexity of musical notes\u003cbr\u003e 6. Structure and action of the ear\u003cbr\u003e 7. Consonant intervals\u003cbr\u003e 8. Combination tones. Further discussion of consonant intervals. Consonant triads\u003cbr\u003e 9. Development of the scale. Temperament\u003cbr\u003e 10. Musical instruments\u003cbr\u003e Tables\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Music%20%5BAV%5D%22\"\u003eAV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265881821464,"sku":"9781107684621","price":18.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107684621i_0a311566-4d87-4cf8-acc3-4bcbd6c4137e.jpg?v=1694509214","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-physical-basis-of-music-paperback-9781107684621","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}