Physics of Music

Synopsis: The nature of vibrations and sounds - shows how each instrument needs a vibrator, an resonator and efflux. Covers: comparison of wave forms on CRO; music and noise; pitch - frequency, amplitude; musical scale and octaves; human hearing and decibel scale; timbre of voice and different musical instruments explained by wave forms on CRO; interference and superposition producing beats; stringed instruments; sonometer measurements; velocity formula, standing waves, overtones, nodes; pressure vibrations in wind instruments; organ-pipe model and formulae; lip vibration and reeds; standing waves in a perspex tube; percussion wave forms.
Language: English
Country: Australia
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 34 min.
Year of production: 1992
Availability: Sale; 1998 sale: £29.50 (+VAT +p&p)
Documentation: Accompanying teacher’s notes.
Uses: Ages 17+.
Subjects: Music; Physics
Keywords: sound waves; vibrations

Name: Classroom Video
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Name: Classroom Video
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