Apps

What Does Mathematics Sound Like?

Explore how mathematical ratios become rhythm, resonance and timbre.

FFF LAB · EXPLORE · MATHEMATICS AND SOUND

Oscillation, resonance and harmonic ratios that you can see and hear.

RHYTHM AND TIME

Pendulum Wave

Watch different periods drift apart and realign, then hear the same ratios as rhythm.

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RESONANCE AND SPACE

Chladni Patterns

Change the plate modes and watch vibration become nodal patterns.

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TONE AND RATIOS

Harmonic Galaxy

Turn harmonics on and hear how whole-number ratios shape timbre.

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