The essence of an instrument
By: InCA ; BBC ; presented by Films for the Humanities and Sciences ; producer/director, Brian Johnson
Contributors: Independent Communications Associates; British Broadcasting Corporation; Royal Institution of Great Britain; Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Series: Science and music; Exploring music -- [v.] 2; Royal Institution Christmas lectures
Publisher: Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 60
Subjects: Music; Acoustics and physics; Musical instruments; Music and science; Synthesizer (Musical instrument)
Description: Program analyzes the essential features required in any instrument if a usable musical sound is to be produced. Program examines how energy can be provided, how sound can be amplified, how amplification changes the quality of sound, and the consequences for music produced by synthesizers and computers.
Notes: Videodisc release of the Royal Institution 1989 Christmas Lectures.

Executive producer, William Wollard ; associate producer, Richard Thomson ; camera supervisor, Barry Chaston ; production manager, Gabi Kabza.

Charles Taylor.

DVD.