Fundamentals of Acoustics

​Content begins with the question, what is sound? Discussion topics include common instrument classification, piano range-frequency-pitch classification, speed of sound, the harmonic series (overtones), sound waves, nodes & anti-nodes, the Doppler Effect, the anechoic chamber, testing ear sensitivity, just intonation versus equal temperament, intonation, tone quality, descriptives in sound, projection-direction-obstacles, decibels (measurement), etiquette in a recording studio, hearing, terms and definitions.

Fundamentals of Acoustics - This AI-generated two-voice podcast (NotebookLM) covers primary components of the chapter. Beware of occasional mispronunciations of terms or names. An option for listening to an informed discussion of key aspects of the chapter topics. [19:54]

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