Music in Ancient Greece and Rome (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415248433)

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.
Music in Ancient Greece and Rome also contains numerous musical examples, with illustrations of ancient instruments and the methods of playing them

Author: John G. Landels
ISBN-10: 0415248434
ISBN-13: 9780415248433
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2000
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.65d