Scientific method in Ptolemy's Harmonics /

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This book examines Ptolemy's scientific procedures for investigating the structures underlying musical melody. By providing an analysis of Ptolemy's theoretical apparatus, his strategies for integrating theory with observation, and his instructions for the design and conduct of experiments...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Barker, Andrew, 1943-2021
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Subjects:
Ptolemy, > active 2nd century. > Harmonics.
Harmonics (Ptolemy)
To 500
Music theory > History > To 500.
Science, Ancient.
Théorie musicale > Histoire > Jusqu'à 500.
Sciences anciennes.
MUSIC > Instruction & Study > Theory.
Music theory
Science, Ancient
Humaniora > Musik.
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Reason and perception
  • Pitch and quantity
  • The ratios of the concords : (1) the Pythagoreans
  • The ratios of the concords : (2) Ptolemy's hupotheseis
  • Critique of Aristoxenian principles and conclusions
  • Ptolemy on the harmonic divisions of his predecessors
  • Melodic intervals : hupotheseis, derivations and adjustments
  • Larger systems : modulations in music and in method
  • The instruments
  • The tests
  • Harmonics in a wider perspective.

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