Attempt at a New Theory of Music
Tentamen novae theoriae musicae
Latin
1739
312 pages
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Natural Philosophy & ScienceMathematics & Sacred NumberMusic, Harmony & ResonanceThe Music of the Spheres
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Leonhard Euler treats music as a rigorous science built on physics and mathematics rather than subjective taste. Readers will discover why specific harmonies sound pleasing and how to calculate the mathematical foundations of musical beauty.
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