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... according to Chladni and Savart . 14. - Nodes and Segments of a Vibrating Bell 15. - Section of a Bell . • · 16. - Proof of the Vibration of a Glass Bell 26 28 32 33 · 17. — Striking Reed . 18. - Free Reed 35 35 19. - Egyptian Flute 20 ...
... according to Chladni and Savart . 14. - Nodes and Segments of a Vibrating Bell 15. - Section of a Bell . • · 16. - Proof of the Vibration of a Glass Bell 26 28 32 33 · 17. — Striking Reed . 18. - Free Reed 35 35 19. - Egyptian Flute 20 ...
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... tone , in an orchestra is shown to be correct , or the contrary , according as the harmonics of each peculiar quality are consonant or dissonant . CHAPTER I. MODES OF PRODUCTION OF SOUND . VIBRATION OF B 2 INTRODUCTORY . دن 3.
... tone , in an orchestra is shown to be correct , or the contrary , according as the harmonics of each peculiar quality are consonant or dissonant . CHAPTER I. MODES OF PRODUCTION OF SOUND . VIBRATION OF B 2 INTRODUCTORY . دن 3.
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... according to the nature of the sounding masses and the mode of conveyance to the ear . The simple unmusical tap of a drumstick on a membrane is of musical value in the side - drum , to preserve time and indicate rhythm , while in the ...
... according to the nature of the sounding masses and the mode of conveyance to the ear . The simple unmusical tap of a drumstick on a membrane is of musical value in the side - drum , to preserve time and indicate rhythm , while in the ...
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... according to whether the rod is firmly fixed at one or both ends , or free at the two ends , and supported at some other point . A rod fixed at both ends behaves exactly like a string . It may vibrate in one , or in two , three , or ...
... according to whether the rod is firmly fixed at one or both ends , or free at the two ends , and supported at some other point . A rod fixed at both ends behaves exactly like a string . It may vibrate in one , or in two , three , or ...
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... according to a definite law , the coefficient of which expansion for each metal with given increments of heat is easily obtained ; the modulus of elasticity of the material is diminished to a minute amount by the same cause . Hence all ...
... according to a definite law , the coefficient of which expansion for each metal with given increments of heat is easily obtained ; the modulus of elasticity of the material is diminished to a minute amount by the same cause . Hence all ...
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