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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101107480264
ISBN-139781107480261
eBay Product ID (ePID)206051278
Product Key Features
Number of Pages100 Pages
Publication NameMode in Ancient Greek Music
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory & Criticism, Instruction & Study / Theory
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorR. P. Winnington-Ingram
Subject AreaMusic
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight4.9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal781.2/2/0938
Table Of ContentPreface; Part I: 1. Introduction; 2. The direct evidence of ancient theory; Part II: 1. The evidence of the species of the octave; 2. The evidence of early scales; 3. The evidence of the fragments; Part III: 1. The evidence of the Aristoxenians; 2. The evidence of Aristides Quintilianus; 3. The evidence of Ptolemy; 4. Mode and key; Concluding note; Diagram; Indexes.
SynopsisOriginally published in 1936, this book presents a discussion regarding the modality of ancient Greek music, using literary evidence supplemented by surviving melodies. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout, together with indexes of proper names, terms and passages., Originally published in 1936, this book presents a discussion regarding the modality of ancient Greek music, using literary evidence supplemented by surviving melodies. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout, together with indexes of proper names, terms and passages. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient Greece and the history of music.