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Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory
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Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory Hardcover - 1990

by Andrew Barker (Editor)


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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.

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  • Title Greek Musical Writings: Volume 2, Harmonic and Acoustic Theory
  • Author Andrew Barker (Editor)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Not Indicated
  • Pages 592
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
  • Date January 26, 1990
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780521302203 / 052130220X
  • Weight 2.48 lbs (1.12 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.98 x 5.98 x 1.89 in (22.81 x 15.19 x 4.80 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Music, Greek and Roman - History and, Music - To 500 - History and criticism
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 83020924
  • Dewey Decimal Code 781.738
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West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.: Cambridge Univ Pr, 1990. First edition. 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.. Not Indicated. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.
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