Cymatics was explored by Hans Jenny who published a book by that title in 1967. Inspired by systems theory, the work of Ernst Chladni, and his medical practice, Jenny began an investigation of periodic phenomena but especially the visual display of sound. He used standing waves, piezoelectric amplifiers, and other methods and materials.

The term cymatics is from the greek "kyma" or "wave".

Jenny's book influenced Alvin Lucier and, along with Chladni, helped lead to his composition Queen of the South.

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