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Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory (Cambridge Readings in the Literature of Music)

Andrew Barker

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Description:This second volume of Greek Musical Writings contains important texts on harmonic and acoustic theory, illustrating the progress of these sciences from their beginnings in the sixth century BC over the subsequent thousand years. Writers represented include Philolaus, Plato, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Aristoxenus, Ptolemy, Aristides, Archytas, and Quintilianus. All the Greek texts are newly translated by the editor. Some replace inadequate existing translations; other significant portions of the book include much that is essential for an understanding of medieval and Renaissance musicology. Dr Barker provides detailed and authoritative commentary and annotations to all the texts. Each section is prefaced by an introductory essay and some of the more complex issues are discussed further in appendices.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory (Cambridge Readings in the Literature of Music). To get started finding Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory (Cambridge Readings in the Literature of Music), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This second volume of Greek Musical Writings contains important texts on harmonic and acoustic theory, illustrating the progress of these sciences from their beginnings in the sixth century BC over the subsequent thousand years. Writers represented include Philolaus, Plato, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Aristoxenus, Ptolemy, Aristides, Archytas, and Quintilianus. All the Greek texts are newly translated by the editor. Some replace inadequate existing translations; other significant portions of the book include much that is essential for an understanding of medieval and Renaissance musicology. Dr Barker provides detailed and authoritative commentary and annotations to all the texts. Each section is prefaced by an introductory essay and some of the more complex issues are discussed further in appendices.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory (Cambridge Readings in the Literature of Music). To get started finding Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory (Cambridge Readings in the Literature of Music), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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