The Music of the Spheres: Music, Science, and the Natural Order of the Universe
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Book Description
For centuries, scientists and philosophers believed that the universe was a stately, ordered mechanism, both mathematical and musical. The perceived distances between objects in the sky mirrored (and were mirrored by) the spaces between notes forming chords and scales. The smooth operation of the cosmos created a divine harmony that composers sought to capture and express. Jamie James allows reade... More
Book Information
Publisher | Springer |
Binding | Paperback (8 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 288 |
ISBN-10 | 0387944745 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0387944746 |
Publication Date | 04/24/1995 |
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