Bore Reconstruction by Pulse Reflectometry and Its Potential for the Taxonomy of Brass Instruments
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The character of a brass musical instrument is primarily dependent on its bore profile. Many historic brass instruments are so constructed that substantial parts of the air column are inaccessible to direct measurement. This paper discusses the factors involved and reports recent advances in the use of pulse reflectometry for bore reconstruction, in particular compensation for losses and allowance for multiple reflections. Measurements of historic musical instruments are presented and their significance evaluated.
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