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31. August 2001

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Perception of Musical Instrument 
by Performer and Listener
(with application to the piano)
Dr. Alexander Galembo 
lab. 32, M. I. Setchenov Inst. of Evolut. Physiol..& Biochem. 
Rus. Ac. of  Sciences 
Thorez pr. 44, St. Petersburg, 194223
alex@speech.kth.se, http://www.geocities.com/galembo_alex/
 
Abstract
Acoustical and psychological aspects of the performerís and listenerís interaction with the musical instrument are analyzed. Implications are given for the classical controversy around a musical significance of a piano touch, towards the explanation of a melody lead in piano performance and for the instrument quality estimation in engineering practice.
 
Instrument Quality

Touch

Melody lead in Piano Performance

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