On Sound and Atmospheric Vibrations with the Mathematical Elements of Music

by George Biddell Airy

Book Overview

""On Sound and Atmospheric Vibrations with the Mathematical Elements of Music"" is a book by George Biddell Airy that explores the science of sound and its relationship to music. Airy was a renowned British mathematician and astronomer who served as the Astronomer Royal from 1835 to 1881. In this book, he delves into the physics of sound waves and their behavior in different environments, including the atmosphere. He also examines the mathematical principles that underlie music, such as the frequency and wavelength of musical notes. The book includes numerous diagrams and mathematical equations to help readers understand these concepts. Airy's work in this book is considered groundbreaking for its time and has influenced the study of acoustics and music theory to this day.1871. Designed for the Use of Students of the University. Contents: General Recognition of the Air as the Medium which Conveys Sound; Properties of Air, on which the Formation and Transmission of Sound Depend; Theory of Undulations, as Applied to Sound; and Investigation of the Passage of a Wave of Air Through a Cylindrical Pipe or of a Plane Wave Through the Atmosphere Generally; Investigation of the Motion of a Wave of Air through the Atmosphere Considered as of Two or Three Dimensions; Transmission of Waves of Soniferous Vibrations through Different Gases, Solids and Fluids; Experiments on the Velocity of Sound and on the Pressure Accompanying Atmospheric Waves; and Comparison of the Experimental Results with the Results of Theory; On Musical Sounds and the Manner of Producing Them; On the Elements of Musical Harmony and Melody and of Simple Musical Composition; On Instrumental Music and the Adaptations of Music Required by Special Instruments; and On the Human Organs of Speech and Hearing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162728795
• ISBN13: 9781162728797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"