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Bone Flutes of the Anasazi

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ID5981763
AuthorsRichard W Payne
Year1991
Volume56
Issue2
Pages165-177
Publication date1991-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueKIVA (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0023-1940 • E-ISSN: 2051-6177
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00231940.1991.11758163
OpenAlexW2189402975
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited3

Anasazi sites have contributed a substantial number of tubular bone artifacts, many of which can be considered as flutes or whistles. Similarities in the design of these instruments would indicate that these prehistoric inhabitants of the Southwest had some appreciation of simple harmonic ratios as well as efficient methods for sound generation utilizing open tubes

Acoustics · Archaeology · Bone conduction · Flute · Geography · Physics · Prehistory · Sound (geography) · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies · Diverse Musicological Studies · Geology · Oceanography

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Unique citing works4
Citations per year0,13
Citation span1994 - 2025 (32)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 4

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