Musical Pitch and the Measurement of Intervals Among the Ancient Greeks (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Johnson, Charles William Leverett

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ISBN 10 : 133298455X ISBN 13 : 9781332984558

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Explore how the ancient Greeks measured intervals and shaped the idea of musical harmony. This nonfiction work examines why certain consonant intervals, like the octave, fourth, and fifth, were considered powerful and how rulers of pitch were discovered and tested. It traces the shift from purely theoretical ideas to practical methods, including string lengths, wind instruments, and the famous Monochord, to reveal how early scholars approached tuning and ratios.

The book delves into the history of musical measurement, the influence of Pythagorean number theory, and the role of ratio in understanding pitch. It discusses why some intervals are bounded by dissonance, how quarter- and third-tones entered Greek theory, and why the Fourth often played the part of the octave in their system. It also explains the challenges of reconstructing ancient practices from fragments and how later readers interpret these ideas in light of modern tuning.

- Learn how ancient theories tied musical intervals to simple numerical ratios.
- See the tools and methods used to estimate interval sizes, from string lengths to monochords.
- Understand why Greek theory favored certain intervals and how this shaped scales.
- Discover the connection between number, harmony, and the perception of pitch in early music.

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of musical tuning, ancient theory, and the math behind interval ratios.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 133298455X
ISBN 13: 9781332984558
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 249
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Musical Pitch and the Measurement of Intervals Among the Ancient Greeks

Charles William Leverett Johnson

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ISBN 10 : 133298455X ISBN 13 : 9781332984558

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the role of musical pitch in Greek antiquity. The author begins by outlining the importance of pitch within music, particularly in ancient Greece, and goes on to discuss the various ways in which the Greeks conceived and measured pitch. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including theoretical treatises, musical notation, and archaeological evidence, to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of ancient Greek musical thought and practice. Ultimately, the book offers a valuable contribution to the study of ancient Greek music, shedding light on the fundamental principles that governed the creation and performance of music in the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332984558_0

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