Author : Kinko Tsuji
Release : 2021-05-31
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 760/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Physics and Music by : Kinko Tsuji
Download or read book Physics and Music written by Kinko Tsuji. This book was released on 2021-05-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.