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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 17. - Striking Reed . 18. - Free Reed · 19. - Egyptian Flute 20. - Prismatic Sonorous ...
... 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 17. - Striking Reed . 18. - Free Reed · 19. - Egyptian Flute 20. - Prismatic Sonorous ...
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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 . 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 . 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 It is cause ...
... 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 It is cause ...
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bassoon beats bell Cambridge cartilages cavity chords clarinet comma consonant corresponding Crown 8vo density Edition elastic ELEMENTARY TREATISE English enharmonic equal temperament Eton College excited experiments Extra fcap fifth flame flute fork fundamental note give harmonic harmonium heard heat Helmholtz HISTORY human voice instrument intervals J. P. MAHAFFY John's College keyboard keys late Fellow LATIN length longitudinal Lord Rayleigh lower major sixth Mathematical membrane metal method metres Minor Sixth minor third monochord motion musical tones named nodes number of vibrations numerous Illustrations oboe octave ordinary organ Owens College Oxford perfect perfect fifths pipe pitch plate prime tone produced Professor ratio reed resonance rotating scale schismas School semitone sharpened siren sonorous source of sound stopped string temperament temperature termed tonometer tube tuned tuning-fork unison upper partial tones velocity of sound vibration number violin wave wave-length
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