"On the Sensations of Tone" (book by Hermann von Helmholtz)

"On the Sensations of Tone," written by Hermann von Helmholtz in 1863, explores the science of sound and music perception. Helmholtz analyzes how we hear and understand musical tones, detailing their physical properties, such as frequency and amplitude, and how these correlate with our auditory experiences. He introduces concepts like overtones and harmony, explaining how complex sounds are perceived as musical notes. This work combines physics, psychology, and music theory, laying groundwork for modern acoustics and influencing musicology. Helmholtz's insights bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and the emotional experience of music.