Music in Ancient Greece and Rome (Hardcover, New)

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
* 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.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203042840

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1998
First published:	1999
Authors:	John G Landels
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	312
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-16776-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Early music (up to c 1000 CE) Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > General Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > General Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Early music (up to c 1000 CE)
LSN:	0-415-16776-0
Barcode:	9780415167765

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