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Presents a sound-synthesis technique based on the multidimensional scaling technique that physically represented sound spectra. Two general classifications of synthesis techniques; Methods of evaluating the techniques; Information represented in the dimensions of musical space; Important advantages of the described synthesis technique.

Describes a multidimensional scaling analysis of acoustic instrument tones. Physical characteristics of sound in six tones; Relationship between sound trajectory with the concept of timbre; Influence of sound pitch on timbre; Advantages of multidimensional technique in analyzing timber.