An Enquiry Into the Principal Phenomena of Sounds and Musical Strings (1784)

""An Enquiry Into The Principal Phenomena Of Sounds And Musical Strings"" is a scientific treatise written by Matthew Young in 1784. The book explores the physics of sound and the behavior of musical strings, providing a comprehensive analysis of the principles and phenomena underlying these subjects. Young's work examines the fundamental properties of sound waves, including their frequency, amplitude, and velocity, and how they are affected by factors such as temperature and pressure. He also delves into the mechanics of musical instruments, particularly stringed instruments such as the violin and guitar, and explains how their design and construction influence the quality and tone of the sound they produce. The book is a landmark in the history of acoustics and music theory, and remains a valuable resource for scientists, musicians, and anyone interested in the science of sound.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.