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The Monochord in Ancient Greek Harmonic Science - Cambridge Classical Studies Creese, David (University of British Columbia, Vancouver)
The Monochord in Ancient Greek Harmonic Science - Cambridge Classical Studies
Creese, David (University of British Columbia, Vancouver)
The monochord was an instrument used in ancient Greece to prove theorems about the arithmetical relationship between pitched sounds in music. This book traces its history and multiple uses from its earliest appearance to Claudius Ptolemy (mid-second century AD).
426 pages, 26 b/w illus. 5 tables
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | June 10, 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521843249 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 426 |
| Dimensions | 145 × 224 × 32 mm · 710 g |
| Language | English |