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Wind instruments produce aerosols that can transmit disease, so aerosol filters have been proposed for brass instruments. How do these filters affect sound quality? https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001706

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Filtered sound – The impact of aerosol filters on the sound of brass instruments

COVID-19 is transmitted primarily via respiratory droplets and aerosols. Early in the pandemic, concerns were raised that wind instruments could increase the risk of infection. Therefore, several s...

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How do certain modifications of a flue organ pipe made in the voicing process alter its perceived sound?https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001695

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In the Qing Dynasty, Chinese trumpets were made in two basic forms--a long, straight instrument with slightly flaring bell and another form with a telescoping barrel-shaped bell. https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001692

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This work objectively evaluated the similarity and discrepancy between two near-field head-related transfer function acquisition methods and discussed the causes for the disparities.
https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001689

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Tailoring a saxophone mouthpiece to the personal needs of the musician could be a valuable asset. How do 3D-printed personalized mouthpieces perform? https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001687

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This #ViennaTalk paper describes a "digital mouthpiece," which should allow for electronically augmenting trombones and trumpets. It provides additional feedback to the musician, allowing them to progress faster in their practice. https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001688

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From #ViennaTalk: Modeling the interaction between piano strings and the soundboard. https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001685

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This investigation looked at the perceptual quality of close-mic recordings in auralization of an orchestra/ensemble and fouond that the close-mic recordings are suitable for auralization-related applications. https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001686

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The radiated spaciousness of a Balinese gender metallophone is strongly enhanced by the instrument shape. https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001682

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This study empirically validates the use of the Impulse Pattern Formulation to describe the minimum bow force necessary to produce stable Helmholtz motion. https://doi.org/10.1121/2.0001683

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