The Harmonics Of Aristoxenus (1902) - Paperback

by Aristoxenus (Author), Henry Stewart Macran (Editor)

The Harmonics of Aristoxenus is a book written by Aristoxenus, a Greek philosopher and musician who lived in the 4th century BCE. The book is a treatise on music theory and explores the principles of harmony and melody in ancient Greek music. It is one of the earliest and most comprehensive works on the subject and provides a valuable insight into the musical practices of ancient Greece. The book covers a range of topics including the nature of sound, the principles of musical intervals, and the various modes and scales used in ancient Greek music. It also includes detailed descriptions of musical instruments and their use in performance. The Harmonics of Aristoxenus is considered a seminal work in the history of music theory and has influenced the development of Western music for centuries. This edition of the book was published in 1902 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor, Henry S. Macran.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.