The Physical Basis of Music

Contents

• Preface;
• 1. Production and propagation of sound;
• 2. Distinguishing characteristics of musical notes;
• 3. Interference of waves. Stationary vibration;
• 4. Vibrations of strings and of air columns in pipes;
• 5. Resonance. Analysis of vibrations. Complexity of musical notes;
• 6. Structure and action of the ear;
• 7. Consonant intervals;
• 8. Combination tones. Further discussion of consonant intervals. Consonant triads;
• 9. Development of the scale. Temperament;
• 10. Musical instruments; Tables; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.