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Old 11th November 2011, 12:05 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by Pusaka
It is called multiphonics, a percussion instrument made from an alloy consisting of several metals when struck gives out a sound wave consisting of complex harmonics (each metal having its own harmonic).
Yes Pusaka, i am aware of this. My point is that there is no particular sonic reason why one of those metals needs to be gold in order to create a superior sounding gong.
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