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This exposition focuses on an important portion of the Baschets’ work: the use of clamped rods to create complex systems of oscillation. We intend to show the complexity and richness of the Baschet world, as well as proving the efficacy of their theoretical approach that allows anyone (and everyone) to understand and create sound objects. We propose the term odontophones for a wide family of sound sculptures based on the use of clamped rods, as a humorous but serious tribute to the Baschet acoustic system, fostering a finer understanding of a great variety of complex sound devices. In this exposition we offer explanations of the Baschet perspective and audio visual examples to help appreciate how these sound devices work.

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    • Martí Ruiz i Carulla, Sudhanshu Tewari
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    This exposition focuses on an important portion of the Baschets’ work: the use of clamped rods to create complex systems of oscillation. We intend to show the complexity and richness of the Baschet world, as well as proving the efficacy of their theoretical approach that allows anyone (and everyone) to understand and create sound objects. We propose the term odontophones for a wide family of sound sculptures based on the use of clamped rods, as a humorous but serious tribute to the Baschet acoustic system, fostering a finer understanding of a great variety of complex sound devices. In this exposition we offer explanations of the Baschet perspective and audio visual examples to help appreciate how these sound devices work.
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ODONTOPHONES

An empirical approach to the Baschet use of clamped oscillators

for sound sculptures (and beyond).

Abstract

 

Introduction to the Baschet and the Après-Baschet Work

 

The Baschet Conceptual System of Applied Acoustics

 

Introduction to Odontophones

 

Vibrational Modes of Clamped Oscillators

 

The Gum and Teeth Behave As A System

 

Timbre and Tuning of Clamped Oscillators

 

About the Provided Examples

Illustration by Alain Villeminot, 1970

Round Rods

 

Piano Wire

 

Threaded Rods

 

Threaded Rods with Weights On Their Free Ends

 

Threaded Rods with Weights Along Their Lengths

 

Doubly Coupled Rods

 

Fixed Plates

 

Bent and Curved Rods

 

Multitimbral Settings

 

Other Odontophones

 

Epilogue

 

References