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Convention Paper

Computer-Aided Estimation of the Athenian Agora Aulos Scales Based on Physical Modeling

Authors: Andreopoulou, Areti; Roginska, Agnieszka

AES Convention 133 · Paper 8695 · October 2012

Abstract

This paper presents an approach to scale estimation for the ancient Greek Aulos with the use of physical modeling. The system is based on manipulation of a parameter set that is known to affect the sound of woodwind instruments, such as the reed type, the active length of the pipe, its inner and outer diameters, and the placement and size of the tone-holes. The method is applied on a single Aulos pipe reconstructed from the Athenian Agora fragments. A discussion follows on the resulting scales and the system’s advantages, and limitations.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 133
AES Convention
133
Paper number
8695
Publication date
October 6, 2012
Session subject
Audio Effects and Physical Modeling
Affiliation
New York University, New York, NY, USA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper