Non-invasive identification of organic materials in historical stringed musical instruments by reflection infrared spectroscopy: a methodological approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s00216-017-0296-8
Abstract: The analysis of historical musical instruments is becoming more relevant and the interest is increasingly moving toward the non-invasive reflection FTIR spectroscopy, especially for the analysis of varnishes. In this work, a specific infrared reflectance… read more here.
Keywords: methodological approach; non invasive; musical instruments; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Nondestructive research on wooden musical instruments : from macro- to microscale imaging with lab-based X-ray CT systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2016.01.010
Abstract: Abstract X-ray CT scanning is an invaluable technique in many research domains. Different commercial scanner types are developed, tailored to different needs, yet the Centre for X-ray Tomography of the Ghent University (UGCT) develops its… read more here.
Keywords: research; nondestructive research; musical instruments; lab based ... See more keywords
Perception of old musical instruments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2017.02.014
Abstract: Abstract Defining what is an old instruments is complex. In a general way, we can distinguish two categories of old instruments. On one hand, there are the instruments which are not or barely in use… read more here.
Keywords: old musical; musical instruments; perception old; perception ... See more keywords
Elemental analysis as statistical preliminary study of historical musical instruments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2017.11.004
Abstract: Abstract The history of bowed string instruments includes centuries of experimentation performed by violin makers with different manufacturing processes and several natural materials. The characterization of the material components can therefore often help researchers to… read more here.
Keywords: elemental analysis; musical instruments; violin makers; violin ... See more keywords
Musical Instruments As Sensors
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b01673
Abstract: The frequencies of notes made by a musical instrument are determined by the physical properties of the instrument. Consequently, by measuring the frequency of a note, one can infer information about the instrument’s physical properties.… read more here.
Keywords: instrument; mbira; musical instrument; instruments sensors ... See more keywords
The gendering of musical instruments: what is it? Why does it matter to music therapy?
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DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2015.1088057
Abstract: ABSTRACT Musical instruments are a key material resource deeply imbedded in a broad range of practices in music therapy. The local uses of musical instruments in therapeutic contexts are influenced by, and interact with, the… read more here.
Keywords: therapy gendering; musical instruments; music therapy; music ... See more keywords
Audio Effect Units in Mobile Devices for Electric Musical Instruments
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2950780
Abstract: With the advent of modern techniques, there has been an increase in mobile devices with powerful functions. This study aims to utilize application software instead of hardware equipment to alter the sound of electric musical… read more here.
Keywords: musical instruments; electric musical; audio effect; effect units ... See more keywords
Affordances of musical instruments: Conceptual consideration
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.974820
Abstract: While the concept of affordances has been applied in music research, it has not been satisfyingly developed regarding musical instruments. The resulting vagueness restricts the potential of the concept to guide exploration, discussion, and development… read more here.
Keywords: article; musical instruments; instruments conceptual; concept affordances ... See more keywords
Correlation between Anatomical Grading and Acoustic–Elastic Properties of Resonant Spruce Wood Used for Musical Instruments
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DOI: 10.3390/f12081122
Abstract: This paper deals with the acoustic and elastic properties of resonant wood, classified into four classes, according to the classification of wood quality by the manufacturers of musical instruments. Traditionally, the quality grades of resonant… read more here.
Keywords: properties resonant; musical instruments; wood used; elastic properties ... See more keywords