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Music in Ancient Greece and Rome

Name: Music in Ancient Greece and Rome
Price: 57.2 GBP
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Author: John G Landels
ISBN: 9780415248433

by John G Landels

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320 pages
Publisher: Routledge
15.6 x 23.4 x 1.7 cm

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For music history students and researchers

Guides you through ancient theory and practice

Expand your knowledge of musical development

Discover the fascinating world of ancient music, from Homeric epic traditions to Roman acoustic theories.

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Music in Ancient Greece and Rome provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of music from Homeric times to the Roman emperor Hadrian, presented in a concise and user-friendly way. Chapters include:

* contexts in which music played a role

* a detailed discussion of instruments

* an analysis of scales, intervals and tuning

* the principal types of rhythm used

* and an exploration of Greek theories of harmony and acoustics.

Music in Ancient Greece and Rome also contains numerous musical examples, with illustrations of ancient instruments and the methods of playing them.