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1) Sound
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Explains essential facts about sound, including human voices, how musical instruments work, echoes, and ultrasound. Includes experiments"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Whether it's the soulful sounds of a saxophone solo or the sharp rhythm of a rock band, the principles of acoustics allow us to enjoy the music we love. This book explores the science behind how we create, listen to, and react to different patterns of sound.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Music is an outlet for self-expression. It has the power to influence your feelings, connect you to others and break down barriers ... And believe it or not, it's science -- a LOT of science! The tunes that move us are a blend of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, plus passion and emotion. In this book, you'll find out when humans began making music, the early history of recording and playing back, how things we use every day like...
6) Rubber-band banjos and a java jive bass: projects and activities on the science of music and sound
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Description
Presents the science of sound and music, including how sound is made, how the ear hears sounds, and how different musical instruments are made.
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Formats
Description
More than fifty years ago, John Coltrane drew the twelve musical notes in a circle and connected them by straight lines, forming a five-pointed star. Inspired by Einstein, Coltrane had put physics and geometry at the core of his music. Physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander returns the favor, using jazz to answer physics' most vexing questions about the past and future of the universe. Following the great minds that first drew the links between...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the form of energy that is sound! Sound waves and their wavelengths are discussed, as are the vibrations of molecules, acoustics, and how the ear interprets sound. These properties are illustrated by the making and hearing of music. Colorful infographics make decibels, amplitude, frequency, and ear anatomy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Ludwig van Beethoven are featured. A fun...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Most preschool teachers have musical instruments in their classrooms, but may not realize they can use them for science explorations. Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math--STEAM--these explorations are crucial for laying a solid foundation for later learning. In this book, discover 100 activities that let children ages 3-6 explore the science of music and sound using materials easy to find for a preschool classroom. Children will use...