This second volume of ‘The Physics of Sound and Music: A complete course text’ is a lab manual providing a complete resource to accompany undergraduate courses on the physics of sound and music, and is supplemented by the textbook in volume one of this two-volume set. It is written in an accessible, clear and conversational style with the intent of engaging students and teaching physics without appearing overwhelming. The manual consists of practical and written activities that can be completed independently or during laboratory time (both in-person and online), and includes space for students to write their answers.

Key Features

• Provides a complete resource to accompany one semester undergraduate courses on the physics of sound and music
• Introduces sound and music, sound production, sound propagation, sound reception, the physics of musical instruments, and sound recording
• Written in an accessible, clear and conversational style with the intent of engaging students without appearing overwhelming
• Includes activities to supplement classwork (both in-person and online)
• Can be supplemented by the textbook in volume one of this two-volume set