Microsound
Curtis Roads
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Microsound
by Curtis Roads
Published
2004
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
423
ISBN-13
9781280499371
Description
"Below the level of the musical note lies the realm of microsound, of sound particles lasting less than one-tenth of a second. Recent technological advances allow us to probe and manipulate these pinpoints of sound, dissolving the traditional building blocks of music - notes and their intervals - into a more fluid and supple medium. The sensations of point, pulse (series of points), line (tone), and surface (texture) emerge as particle density increases. Sounds coalesce, evaporate, and mutate into other sounds." "Composers have used theories of microsound in computer music since the 1950s. Distinguished practitioners include Karlheinz Stockhausen and Iannis Xenakis. Today, with the increased interest in computer and electronic music, many young composers and software synthesis developers are exploring its advantages. Covering all aspects of composition with sound particles, Microsound offers composition theory, historical accounts, technical overviews, acoustical experiments, descriptions of musical works, and aesthetic reflections. The book is accompanied by an audio CD of examples."--Jacket.
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How many pages are in Microsound?
This edition of Microsound has approximately 423 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Microsound?
For most readers, Microsound typically takes between 8h 49m and 5h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 105,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Microsound?
The estimated word count for Microsound is approximately 105,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Microsound?
Microsound was written by Curtis Roads.
When was Microsound published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.