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Musical Sound: A Mathematical Approach To Timbre, Timothy Weiss (Class Of 2016) Oct 2016

Musical Sound: A Mathematical Approach To Timbre, Timothy Weiss (Class Of 2016)

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What is the mathematical reasoning behind the ear’s ability to distinguish two completely different musical sounds? In answering this question, one must call to mind a fundamental term with regards to music: timbre.