The writing and editing of this book presents a large effort on many people and institutions who I want to express my gratitude to. Without their help, this work would not have been completed.First, I wish to thank the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the Styrian Provincial Government's Science and Research Department, the City of Graz Department of Cultural Affairs and the Society for the Promotion of Electronic Music and Acoustics (GesFEMA) for their generous financial support.My sincere thanks to Ilona Leimisch, who translated the book into English, for her efforts and patience during our collaboration.In particular I am grateful for the help of the former head of the Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics Graz (IEM) at the University of Music and Dramatic Arts Graz, Robert Höldrich, who contributed valuable advice. I also wish to thank several people who have provided their kind assistance with proofreading. These include the present head of the IEM, Gerhard Eckel, as well as Alberto de Campo, Markus Noisternig, Alois Sontacchi and Camilla Leimisch, who also helped editing the book.Many institutions and publishers have given generous support concerning the illustrative material. I would particularly like to name and thank (in alphabetical order) A-R editions,

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