Dr. Koenig's Researches on the Physical Basis of Musical Harmony, and Timbre

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  • orig. prtd. grey paper wrappers.
  • Washington: GPO, 1891
By Thompson, S P
Washington: GPO, 1891. First Edition. Offprint.. orig. prtd. grey paper wrappers.. A good copy; spine worn and stapled.. 8vo. There are text illus. throughout.

Koenig was a gifted experimentalist and instrument maker. His name is synonymous with the science of acoustics in the 19th century. The work offered here is Thompson's account of Koenig's research into the questions of timbre and harmony and an overview of the complex equipment constructed by Koenig for this purpose. DSB VII, 444 - 446.

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Title

Dr. Koenig's Researches on the Physical Basis of Musical Harmony, and Timbre

Author

Thompson, S P

Binding

orig. prtd. grey paper wrappers.

Condition

Good

Publisher

GPO: Washington

Date

1891

Edition

First Edition. Offprint.


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