Volume 1 of the Nobel Laureate's classic sums up all research in the field prior to 1877, then presents Rayleigh's own original contributions to the theory of sound. Introduces general concepts of velocity and pitch, sound and water, absolute pitch, aerial vibrations, applications of LaPlace's function to acoustics, and more.
An Introduction to Acoustics by Robert H. Randall Undergraduate-level text examines waves in air and in three dimensions, interference patterns and diffraction, and acoustic impedance, as illustrated in the behavior of horns. 1951 edition.
The Dynamical Theory of Sound by Horace Lamb Comprehensive mathematical treatment of physical aspects of sound covers theory of vibrations, general theory of sound, and equations of motion of strings, bars, membranes, pipes, and resonators. 86 figures. 1925 edition.
