Scales, synthesizers & samplers

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Date
1989
Summary
Covers the problems of varying degrees of loudness on harpsichords and spinets, origin of scales and the inability of keyboard instruments to produce scales in all keys exactly in tune. Synthesizers demonstrate both the problem and its solution. Also examines digital sound and musique concrete, using the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.; Royal Institution 1989 Christmas Lectures.
Contributor
Taylor, Charles Alfred
Publishers
Films for the Humanities (Firm); Independent Communications Associates; British Broadcasting Corporation
Subjects
Performing Arts, Music; Science, Technology; Science, Technology, and Math; Music; Music Acoustics and physics; Musical instruments; Musical pitch; Musical intervals and scales; Musical temperament; Music and science; Synthesizer (Musical instrument)
Locations
North America; United States; New Jersey
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
60 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Creation/Production Credits
Host, Charles Taylor. Producer/director, Brian Johnson.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-090010; Fedora 2 PID: umd:1470; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/868; OCLC: ocm24655104; Catalog Key: alephsys001917403; Catalog Key: FFH 2314

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