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Oxford University Press Sound A Very Short Introduction by Mike Goldsmith
This Very Short Introduction explores the science of sound and its nature, hearing and harmony. Considering sound we can't hear, the author also covers different sound worlds, as well as noise and its reduction.Covers the entire field of sound including key historical breakthroughs in understanding sound and its contemporary usesConsiders the basic behaviour of sound waves, and shows how they are exploited in musical instrumentsDiscusses noise reduction and hearing protectionPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million sold worldwide