An Enquiry Into The Principal Phenomena Of Sounds And Musical Strings (1784)

By Matthew G. Young

Book Overview

""An Enquiry Into The Principal Phenomena Of Sounds And Musical Strings"" is a book written by Matthew Young and first published in 1784. The book is a scientific investigation into the nature of sound and the behavior of musical strings. Young explores the physical properties of sound waves and how they interact with different materials, including musical instruments. He also examines the mathematical relationships between frequency, wavelength, and pitch. The book is divided into several chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of sound and music. Young provides detailed explanations of concepts such as harmonics, overtones, and resonance, and he includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the material. Overall, ""An Enquiry Into The Principal Phenomena Of Sounds And Musical Strings"" is a comprehensive study of the science of sound and an important contribution to the field of acoustics.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: 1166455289
• ISBN13: 9781166455286
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"