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Record 1 2007-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
DEF

The point of origin from where a sound wave comes from.

CONT

Sound is created by the movement of air pressure waves travelling from a given source point. If you want to see how soundwaves travel in a room, just get a square washing-up bowl, fill it with water, let it settle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
DEF

Lieu d'origine d'une onde sonore.

CONT

Le chevalet, situé en plein milieu, est le centre de gravité acoustique de l'instrument. C'est le point source du son; aussi est-il bien normal que tous les luthiers apportent un soin extrême à sa conception et à sa réalisation.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie

Spanish

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