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The Audio Dictionary [Paperback]

Glenn D. White (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1991

Revised and expanded edition (first in 1987) of a highly regarded guide to the terminology and basic concepts in the fields of sound recording, sound reinforcement, and musical acoustics. Could supplement textbooks for courses in these areas or serve as a reference for those more generally interest

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"It is rare to find a reference book that you do not want to stop reading, but The Audio Dictionary fits that description... Each definition, from absolute pitch to zero reference, is actually a mini-article with concise yet thorough explanations that are easy for non-specialists to understand." Music Educators Journal --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

Paperback: 426 pages
Publisher: University of Washington Press; 2 Rev Sub edition (September 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 029597088X
ISBN-13: 978-0295970882
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #561,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars You have questions? This book has answers., October 29, 1999

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This is the first book off my shelf whenever I have a question about any aspect of audio. Occasionaly, I find that an entry I expect to see is not there, but that is rare. By and large, the entries here serve, at least, as a solid foundation of almost any concept about which I need clarification.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent addition to your Sound Library, November 19, 1999

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I have found this book to be especially handy in finding definitions to audio terms that are virtually impossible to find even in expensive Sound recording text books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and comprehensive source of information, March 23, 2006

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This review is from: The Audio Dictionary: Third Edition, Revised and Expanded (Paperback)

The Audio Dictionary is a great book for anyone who's looking for a concise, clear explanation of any audio-related term. It's not (and does not pretend to be) a complete treaty like the Handbook for Sound Engineers, but offers a quick and reliable solution for those questions for which you don't have an answer from the top of your head and don't want to spend 2 hours reading the complete scientific explanation.

I consider it a must-have for any Audio Engineer who takes his profession seriously and have at least one copy in the library of each school we operate in Spain.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive reference work for audio terminology
The Audio Dictionary has a reserved spot on my desk. I have had it only a few weeks and already it looks as if I have had it for five years. Read more

Published on May 29, 2008 by David M. Rountree

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This book is an excellent source for words used in the sound arts and audio recording industry that you need to know to go into the business. Read more

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Great item to have if your going to be working in the field of music.

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Published on October 12, 2004 by Benjamin T. Rourke

5.0 out of 5 stars Never-fail reference
I almost always find the answer to my question when I look it up here. Clear definitions and explanations of even advanced concepts.

Published on August 3, 2003 by Matthew

5.0 out of 5 stars Glenn did a great job
Glenn D. White has taken the technical concepts and made them accessible to everyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "A Must Have"
I was a total beginner of sound engineering field when I bought this book. And this handy book helped me alot because I could find any technical terms I wanted to know in it and... Read more

Published on July 10, 2001 by Chikako Oku

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must!
If there is anything in audio you need a quick but thorough explanation of, this book is the answer. A wonderful addition to any library.

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