Delve into the captivating mystery of the origins of sound in this visual feast. Sound fills our lives: we communicate with it, we create music, and we dance to it. But why do we spend so much of our time listening to or making these complex patterns of rhythm and pitch?
The Science of Sound explores the science behind sound and music. Learn how sounds are made and the physics behind it; sound in our everyday lives; in the natural world; in history; and the evolution of music and communication, from insects to apes, humans to AI.
With text by Professor Trevor Cox and vibrant, expressive artwork, this is a fresh and fascinating approach to a universal subject.
An visually extraordinary take on the subject of soundPerfect for primary schools (on KS2 curriculum), but also the ideal gift book for general interest readersEngaging text by Trevor Cox - a professor of acoustics and engineering at Salford University.Contents: What is Sound?; How Do We Hear Sounds?; Pitch Perfect; Scientifically Speaking; Sound of the Past; Loud Noises; Speed of Sound; Shock Waves and Sonic Booms; Sounds in the Animal Kingdom; Underwater Sounds; Out of this World; Sounds in the Natural World; Musical Sound; Evolution of Singing; How Sound Makes Us Feel; Getting Rid of Sound; Silence; Entertainment; Rhythm; Advancements in Science; Music Technology; Inaudible Sounds; Reverberation; Echoes; Aural Diversity; Signalling; The Future of Sound; A Sound Walk 
