This thesis presents the development of a computational acoustic model of an ancient Roman tube, similar to a trumpet, using MATLAB. The objective is to recreate the sound characteristics and functioning of this historical instrument, which has implications for both archaeological acoustics and the field of digital musicology. The implementation of digital signal processing techniques and the wave equations are used in order to simulate the acoustic behaviour of the tube. The results demonstrate a close approximation to the expected sound of the ancient instrument, providing insights into its design and performance techniques. This research not only contributes to the understanding of Roman musical heritage but also offers a framework for virtual reconstruction of lost or inaccessible musical instruments.

This thesis presents the development of a computational acoustic model of an ancient Roman tube, similar to a trumpet, using MATLAB. The objective is to recreate the sound characteristics and functioning of this historical instrument, which has implications for both archaeological acoustics and the field of digital musicology. The implementation of digital signal processing techniques and the wave equations are used in order to simulate the acoustic behaviour of the tube. The results demonstrate a close approximation to the expected sound of the ancient instrument, providing insights into its design and performance techniques. This research not only contributes to the understanding of Roman musical heritage but also offers a framework for virtual reconstruction of lost or inaccessible musical instruments.

Numerical Simulation of the Acoustic Response of an Ancient Roman Brass Instrument

MATLA, ALEKSANDRA
2023/2024

Abstract

This thesis presents the development of a computational acoustic model of an ancient Roman tube, similar to a trumpet, using MATLAB. The objective is to recreate the sound characteristics and functioning of this historical instrument, which has implications for both archaeological acoustics and the field of digital musicology. The implementation of digital signal processing techniques and the wave equations are used in order to simulate the acoustic behaviour of the tube. The results demonstrate a close approximation to the expected sound of the ancient instrument, providing insights into its design and performance techniques. This research not only contributes to the understanding of Roman musical heritage but also offers a framework for virtual reconstruction of lost or inaccessible musical instruments.
2023
Numerical Simulation of the Acoustic Response of an Ancient Roman Brass Instrument
This thesis presents the development of a computational acoustic model of an ancient Roman tube, similar to a trumpet, using MATLAB. The objective is to recreate the sound characteristics and functioning of this historical instrument, which has implications for both archaeological acoustics and the field of digital musicology. The implementation of digital signal processing techniques and the wave equations are used in order to simulate the acoustic behaviour of the tube. The results demonstrate a close approximation to the expected sound of the ancient instrument, providing insights into its design and performance techniques. This research not only contributes to the understanding of Roman musical heritage but also offers a framework for virtual reconstruction of lost or inaccessible musical instruments.
Sound Computing
Numerical Simulation
Cultural Heritage
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