In ancient Greek music, pitch accuracy was paramount to establish the correct intervals between notes. Yet determining the definitive pitch of ancient music has long been an academic conundrum. This profound and rigorously researched book examines the methods and instruments used by ancient Greek thinkers to measure musical intervals, and therefore establish pitch. Packed with fascinating insights on the way the Greeks conceptualized sound, and with a detailed look at the mathematical foundations of their musical system, this book uncovers the secrets of ancient musical theory, presenting an illuminating resource for students of ancient music, the history of music theory, and the history of musical instruments.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In ancient Greek music, pitch accuracy was paramount to establish the correct intervals between notes. Yet determining the definitive pitch of ancient music has long been an academic conundrum. This profound and rigorously researched book examines the methods and instruments used by ancient Greek thinkers to measure musical intervals, and therefore establish pitch. Packed with fascinating insights on the way the Greeks conceptualized sound, and with a detailed look at the mathematical foundations of their musical system, this book uncovers the secrets of ancient musical theory, presenting an illuminating resource for students of ancient music, the history of music theory, and the history of musical instruments. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781333796969_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333796969
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