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De musica
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Boethius's 'De Musica' is a significant work in the history of music theory, bridging ancient Greek thought with medieval scholarship.
It explores the mathematical ratios underlying musical harmony and connects these ratios to broader philosophical concepts of order and proportion in the universe.
The book examines the effects of music on the human soul and body, drawing on ancient sources and offering a comprehensive overview of musical theory and practice.
'De Musica' served as a crucial text for centuries, shaping musical understanding and influencing the development of music theory in the Middle Ages and beyond.
Its influence on Western music theory is undeniable.
It explores the mathematical ratios underlying musical harmony and connects these ratios to broader philosophical concepts of order and proportion in the universe.
The book examines the effects of music on the human soul and body, drawing on ancient sources and offering a comprehensive overview of musical theory and practice.
'De Musica' served as a crucial text for centuries, shaping musical understanding and influencing the development of music theory in the Middle Ages and beyond.
Its influence on Western music theory is undeniable.
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