Excerpt from Music Fundamentals: A Guide to Musical Understanding
I. What is Tone? Music is an art perceived through the ear. The scientific bases of music are the laws of sound collectively known as acoustics. Sound is a sensation received through the ear. It is caused by the vibrations of elastic or tremulous bodies such as strings, col umns of air, membranes, vocal chords, or metal bars. The vibrations of these bodies are transmitted to the ear through the air.
A tone may be defined as a sound produced by a regular and comparatively simple number of vibrations per second. All other sounds are noises, though tone and noise are actually relative terms. The three characteristics of tones are: pitch, intensity, and quality. Duration, or the length of time a tone continues to sound, is some times included as a fourth characteristic. However, duration refers to the length, not to the structure of a tone.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamentals of music, catering to both general readers and college students. It delves into the intricacies of musical tones, exploring their characteristics such as pitch, intensity, and quality. The author emphasizes the significance of musical time, rhythm, and meter, providing insights into how these elements contribute to the overall structure and flow of music. Moving beyond individual tones, the book delves into the relationships between tones, introducing concepts like scales, modes, and keys. The historical context of these concepts is explored, tracing their origins from ancient Greek and medieval music to their contemporary applications. The author sheds light on the evolution of the major and minor scales, discussing the various forms and their significance in shaping musical expression. Central to the book's exploration is the idea that a deeper understanding of music's building blocks enhances one's appreciation and enjoyment. By unraveling the complexities of musical notation, rhythm, and harmony, readers gain a newfound ability to engage with music on both intellectual and emotional levels. Ultimately, this book empowers individuals to embark on a journey of musical discovery, unlocking the beauty and meaning embedded within the language of music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282565213_0
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