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| Verlag | Columbia University Press |
| Auflage | 2021 |
| Seiten | 272 |
| Format | 15,2 x 1,5 x 22,9 cm |
| Gewicht | 458 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| EAN | 9780231193795 |
| Bestell-Nr | 23119379EA |
This book offers a lively exploration of the mathematics, physics, and neuroscience that underlie music in a way that readers without scientific background can follow. David Sulzer, also known in the musical world as Dave Soldier, explains why the perception of music encompasses the physics of sound, the functions of the ear and deep-brain auditory pathways, and the physiology of emotion. He delves into topics such as the math by which musical scales, rhythms, tuning, and harmonies are derived, from the days of Pythagoras to technological manipulation of sound waves. Sulzer ranges from styles from around the world to canonical composers to hip-hop, the history of experimental music, and animal sound by songbirds, cetaceans, bats, and insects. He makes accessible a vast range of material, helping readers discover the universal principles behind the music they find meaningful.
Inhalt:
Nota Bene
Introduction
1. The Parameters of Sound
2. The Math of Pitch, Scales, and Harmony
3. Waves and Harmonics
4. The Math of Sound and Resonance
5. Math and Rhythmic Structure
Centerpiece: The Sense of Hearing
6. Brain Mechanisms of Rhythm
7. Neural Mechanisms of Emotion
8. Ear Physiology: How Air Waves Become Sound
9. Deep Brain Physiology of Sound
10. Sound Disorders, Illusions, and Hallucinations
11. Animal Sound, Song, and Music
Acknowledgments
Appendix 1: Musical Pitch to Frequency Table
Appendix 2: Further Reading
Bibliography
Authors Selected Compositions and Discography
Index
