The acoustical foundations of music
By: John Backus.
Edition: 2d ed.
Publisher: Norton
Published: 1977
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
Subjects: Music -- Acoustics and physics
Description: Explores music's scientific principles, the physiological properties of sound, how the ear perceives music, the effect of the acoustic environment, how instruments produce their sounds, and new computer applications in music.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.