The Musical Ear
The Musical Ear by L. S. Lloyd, published by Holtzbrinck on June 26, 1990, is a reprint edition comprising 102 pages in English. This book explores the intersection of science and music, focusing on the development of musical acoustics as articulated in the original 1940 text. It presents seven essays that delve into the vibrations in air that reach the ear and the subsequent responses they elicit, emphasizing the significance of a musician’s aural perception in understanding musical acoustics.
Readers will find a detailed examination of how scientific principles apply to music production, supported by scientific graphs and explanatory illustrations that clarify the concepts discussed. The essays aim to enhance comprehension of acoustics within the broader framework of musical composition, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the scientific aspects of music. This edition serves as a comprehensive guide to the principles of music acoustics, appealing to both musicians and those curious about the science behind sound.
Official synopsis Publisher
The application of science to the production of music has resulted, according to this classic 1940 text, in the development of musical acoustics. This book contains seven essays that `are concerned with vibrations, in air, that reach the ear, and with the response they set up in the ear.’ The musician’s aural perception, Lloyd maintains, is of paramount importance to any understanding of musical acoustics. The work includes scientific graphs and explanatory illustrations that enhance the reader’s comprehension of what acoustics mean within the broader context of musical composition.
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