The essence of an instrument /

Program analyzes the essential features required in any instrument if a usable musical sound is to be produced. It examines how energy can be provided, how sound can be amplified, how amplification changes the quality of sound, and the consequences for music produced by synthesizers and computers.

Bibliographic Details

Corporate Authors:	Independent Communications Associates, British Broadcasting Corporation, Royal Institution of Great Britain, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors:	Taylor, Charles, 1922-2002, Johnson, Brian
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1990]
Series:	Science and music. Exploring music (Films for the Humanities (Firm)) ; 2.
Subjects:	Music > Acoustics and physics. Musical instruments. Music and science. Synthesizer (Musical instrument) Documentary films.