Music in Ancient Greece and Rome

by John G. Landels and G. Landels John

Book Overview

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.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415248434
• ISBN13: 9780415248433
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"