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The Theory of Music (Music Theory Translation Series) [Hardcover]

Franchino Gaffurio (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 1993 | Series: Music Theory Translation Series

First published in 1492, this compendium of musical thought, derived from Boethius and ancient philosophers, reclaimed the heritage of Greek and Latin theory for Western musicians of the 15th century. Topics such as the systems of classifying music and the physical properties of sound are covered.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Latin

Product Details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press (July 28, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0300054971
ISBN-13: 978-0300054972
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,912,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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