Ancient Greek music / M.L. West.
Ancient Greek music / M.L. West.
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Publisher
Oxford [England] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.
Date
1992.
Call Numbers
N780.938/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 409 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents
1. Music in Greek Life -- 2. The Voice -- 3. Stringed Instruments -- 4. Wind and Percussion -- 5. Rhythm and Tempo -- 6. Scales and Modes -- 7. Melody and Form --8. Theory -- 9. Notation and Pitch -- 10. The Musical Documents -- 11. Historical Synthesis: 1. Sunrise and Forenoon -- 12. Historical Syn...
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Publisher
Oxford [England] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1992.
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Summary
Ancient Greece was permeated by music, and the literature teems with musical allusions. For most readers the subject has remained a closed book. Here at last is a clear, comprehensive, and authoritative account that presupposes no special knowledge of music. Topics covered include the place of music in Greek life; instruments; rhythm; tempo; modes...
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Ancient Greek music / M.L. West.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N780.938/2
Record Identifier
74VKqglWxrbg
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ISBN
0198149751 (pbk.)
9780198148975
0198148976
9780198149750 (pbk.)
DDC
780.938
MMS ID
991020318049702626
