This page contains acoustics demos that we will use in class discussion. Practicing with them will also help you master the information from the assigned readings.

Contents of this page:

At the end of this page, there are also links to additional information about waves and acoustics.

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I. Basic acoustics (1): Simple waves

II. Basic acoustics (2): Complex waves

III. Basic acoustics (3): Standing waves and resonances

IV. The source-filter model of speech production

V. Modeling formant frequencies: Vowels

 

Additional information: More links for review and extra practice