A Physical Model of the Nonlinear Sitar String

• Autorzy: Siddiq S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The acoustic properties of the sitar string are studied with the aid of a physical model. The nonlinearity of the string movement caused by the bridge acting as an obstacle to the vibrating string is of special interest. Comparison of the model’s audio output to recordings of the instrument shows interesting similarities. The effects dispersion and bridge have on the sound of the instrument are demonstrated in the model.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

sitar; physical modelling; nonlinear string vibration; dispersion

• Wydawca: Instytut Podstawowych Problemów Techniki PAN ; Polska Akademia Nauk
• Czasopismo: Archives of Acoustics
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 37, No. 1
• Strony: 73--79
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 13 poz., fot., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Siddiq S.

• Institute for Music Studies, University of Vienna, Universit¨atscampus AAKH Spitalgasse 2-4, Hof 9, 1090 Vienna, Austria,

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