String Sounds (1968)
Explores the physics of sound production through string instruments. It explains how the length and tension of strings affect pitch, demonstrating how shorter strings produce higher sounds and longer strings produce lower sounds. The film features various string instruments from different cultures, highlighting their unique sounds, such as the Japanese koto and the Indian sitar, as well as American mountain music. The importance of tuning and maintaining strings is also discussed.
Keywords
string instruments, sound production, physics of sound, pitch, koto, sitar, American mountain music, tuning, cultural music
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