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Week 3: Lecture c
Timbre

I. Introduction

A. Announcements

B. Content

1. Timbre

2. Editing Effects

II. Timbre

A. Introduction

1. General

2. Definition of Timbre

B. Electronic Timbres

1. Description

2. Typical Progressive Rock Timbres

a) Electric Guitar

b) Hammond Organ

c) Mellotron

d) Other Synthesizer sounds

C. Timbre Alteration

1. Equalization

2. Saturation (distortion)

3. Phasing effects

a) Flanging

b) Chorus, etc.

4. Pitch Effects (which also alter the timbre)

III. Time

A. Introduction

1. Differences with real life events

a) Simultaneity

b) Repetition (Autosonic identity)

B. Time Effects (next week)

IV. Reading and Listening

A. Macan

1. Chapter 2

2. Chapters 3 and 4

B. Analysis of "Roundabout"