Re: Theory of Timbre Perception

["Ward R. Drennan" <drennan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Google "Handel Timbre" and see what you get. 
Stephen Handel has some good work on timbre. The spectral shape and the temporal envelope are the critical elements.


On Mon, 6 Aug 2007, Chris Share wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for information related to the mechanism of timbre perception in 
> human listeners. I realise that timbre perception relies on the perception of 
> loudness and pitch, however I'm having trouble finding anything that 
> specifically addresses the theory of timbre perception (am I Googling in the 
> wrong places?). I'm not interested in articles on how listeners classify 
> timbre.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris


Ward R. Drennan, Ph. D.
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