Acoustic and Perceived Effects of the Flute's Stopper Mechanism
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Hoeckley, Stephanie
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Buck, Elizabeth
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Arizona State University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2020
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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147
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
D.M.A.
Body granting the degree
Arizona State University
Text preceding or following the note
2020
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Although many of the effects of the flute's design and mechanisms have been previously studied, the flute's stopper remains relatively unexplored. Stoppers are traditionally made of cork, are used to seal the upper end of the headjoint tubing, and determine the overall intonation of the flute. However, new stoppers made of different types of materials have been created to serve an additional purpose: to improve various aspects of player performance. These new non-cork stoppers vary in design and material, and claim to improve players' projection, resonance, response, and other qualities.