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

Andrew Barker (Editor)

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Hardcover: 592 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; illustrated edition edition (18 Jan 1990)
Language English
ISBN-10: 052130220X
ISBN-13: 978-0521302203
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,179,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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