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Overview
The Science of Sound is widely recognized as the leading textbook in the field. It provides an excellent introduction to acoustics for readers without college physics or a strong background in mathematics. In the Third Edition, Richard Moore and Paul Wheeler join Tom Rossing in updating The Science of Sound to include a wide range of important technological developments in the field of acoustics. New exercises and review questions have been added to the end of each chapter to help readers study the material.Editorials
From The Critics
Written for students without a background in mathematics or physics, this textbook provides an introduction to the study of acoustics. It covers: vibrations, waves, and sound; perception and the measurement of sound; musical instruments; the human voice; electroacoustics; the acoustics of rooms; electronic music technology; and, environmental noise. Diagrams, charts, and photographs are featured. The authors teach at American universities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Booknews
A text for a one-semester, first or second year course on acoustics in general and musical acoustics in particular. After covering basic principles, Rossing (physics, Northern Illinois U.) explains more advanced topics such as the perception and measurement of sound, the human voice, and environmental noise. The first edition was 1982. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
December 31, 1983
Publisher
Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., c1982.
Pages
512
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780201065053