5-2 Background

We have learned that musical instruments make complex tones. Despite their complexity there is still order through the repetitions, definite periods, and definite frequencies. All waves, no matter how complex can be created by the superposition of sine curves.

In this unit we will see how vibrations of strings, air columns, and membranes produce sound waves. In the instance of musical instruments, these same properties are being used.

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