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... position of various instruments , with different qualities of 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 ...
... position of various instruments , with different qualities of 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 ...
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... position of a loop or ventral segment . The corresponding nodal points throughout its length will thus be brought to rest , and the CTPLANTE string will sound the upper partial tone belonging to the. Fig . 3. - Harmonics . Nodes and ...
... position of a loop or ventral segment . The corresponding nodal points throughout its length will thus be brought to rest , and the CTPLANTE string will sound the upper partial tone belonging to the. Fig . 3. - Harmonics . Nodes and ...
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... position of equilibrium and suddenly letting it go . This is the plan adopted in many ancient and modern instruments , such as the harp and guitar . Or the finger may be armed with a quill or plectrum , as in the case of the zither and ...
... position of equilibrium and suddenly letting it go . This is the plan adopted in many ancient and modern instruments , such as the harp and guitar . Or the finger may be armed with a quill or plectrum , as in the case of the zither and ...
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... position of the bows were retained unchanged , and an opposite direction of motion with equal velocity were given them , the foundation tone came out instantly , accompanied by the first upper partial . If the string be attacked ...
... position of the bows were retained unchanged , and an opposite direction of motion with equal velocity were given them , the foundation tone came out instantly , accompanied by the first upper partial . If the string be attacked ...
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... position , it will be found , produces the best quality of tone from the kettledrum . Bells proper are usually in the form of vessels , either of hemispherical shape , as in clock - bells ; or of a very complex outline , as in church ...
... position , it will be found , produces the best quality of tone from the kettledrum . Bells proper are usually in the form of vessels , either of hemispherical shape , as in clock - bells ; or of a very complex outline , as in church ...
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