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This book offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the science of sound. It covers a wide range of topics from the basic principles of acoustic wave propagation to more advanced subjects such as architectural acoustics, underwater sound, and concert hall acoustics. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the field of acoustics or audio engineering.

Explanation: "On the Sensations of Tone" is a classic scientific text that explains, in easy-to-understand language, the physics and physiology of music. It covers the sensation of sound, vibrations, sympathetic resonances, and combinational tones, and also develops a theory explaining why harmonious chords are in the ratios of small whole numbers. The book is both a valuable resource for musicians and students of music, and an important work in the realm of aesthetics. With its profuse illustrations, graphs, diagrams, tables, and musical examples, it is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in the science and art of music.

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the science behind music and speech perception. It teaches how the way a sound is produced determines the physical properties of the acoustic wave which in turn leads to perception of the auditory event. The book combines acoustics, speech and music perception psychology to help readers understand the production and perception of music and speech events. It also covers experimental methods and statistical procedures in easy-to-understand terms.