Code Number: 3D40.34

Demo Title: Gongs - Cymbals

Condition: Good

Principle: Frequency of Sound Waves, Spectrum Analysis

Area of Study: Oscillations & Acoustics

Equipment:

Gong and mallet, Cymbals.

Procedure:

Attach the gong to a support rod on a table so that it hangs evenly from both strings. Strike sharply with the mallet. Strike the cymbal with the desired stick or mallet.

References:

Sal Levy, "The Sound of Cymbals Crashing", TPT, Vol. 29, # 5, p. 272, May 1991.
D.W. Krueger, et. al, "Bali's Beating Gong", Physics Today, Sept. 2010, p. 19.
Thomas Rossing and Robert Shepherd, "Acoustics of Gamelan Instruments", Musical Acoustics, p. 169.

3D40.34 - Gongs

3D40.34 - Cymbal

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