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ACOUSTIC SOURCE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
  • Audio Technology
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
CONT

The most important sound source in practical use employ electrical energy. These may be divided into two main classes: reversible and irreversible.

CONT

Any local change in the density of an elastic medium can serve as a source of sound. This accounts for the great variety of acoustic sources because density changes may be produced in a great many ways ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
  • Électroacoustique
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
DEF

Tout corps matériel qui par sa vibration peut mettre en mouvement l'air qui se trouve à son voisinage immédiat.

CONT

Le son est un ébranlement élastique du milieu dans lequel il se propage. [...] Une source sonore est l'instrument qui est à l'origine de cette perturbation du milieu dans lequel elle se trouve.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acústica (Física)
  • Electroacústica
  • Aislamiento y acústica arquitectónicos
DEF

Fuente que emite energía en forma de ondas audibles.

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