Music, History & Criticism

Scientific Method in Ptolemy's Harmonics

Name: Scientific Method in Ptolemy's Harmonics
Author: Andrew Barker
ISBN: 9780521553728

by Andrew Barker

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Synopsis

Examines the scientific procedures devised by Ptolemy for investigating the structures underlying musical melody.

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Book Details

Published

January 1, 2001

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

9780521553728

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