21–23 May 2018
Topland | Hotel & Convention Center Phitsanulok
Asia/Bangkok timezone

Directivity of a Thai Low-pitched Bowed String-instrument, Saw-U

21 May 2018, 17:45
1h
Ayutthaya Room

Ayutthaya Room

Poster Instrumentation, Metrology and Standards A08: Instrument (Poster)

Speaker

Mr Kajornpop Toboonchuay (Mahidol University)

Description

To preserve good quality of a musical instrument, a study of its acoustic property is very crucial.. In this study, the directivity of a Thai Low-pitched Bowed String-instrument, so-called Saw-U, made by a renowned Thai musical instrument manufacturer is studied. The directivity is also quite important for other acoustical utilization, such as architectural acoustics and auralisation (e.g. sound field simulation). The aim of this study is to measure and analyze the directivity patterns and characteristics of this instrument, as well as preserve and pass on its quality. The measurement was carried out on the saw-u performed by a professional music player in an anechoic chamber. The results show that the saw-u has a unique directional characteristics.

Primary author

Mr Kajornpop Toboonchuay (Mahidol University)

Co-authors

Mr Ratchapak Chitaree (Assistant Professor Doctor (Asst. Prof. Dr.)) Mr Surat Leeudomwong (National Institution of Metrology (Thailand)) Dr Yada Juntarapaso (National Institution of Metrology (Thailand))

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