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Music, Experiment and Mathematics in England, 1653–1705

About Music, Experiment and Mathematics in England, 1653–1705

How, in 1705, was Thomas Salmon, a parson from Bedfordshire, able to persuade the Royal Society that a musical performance could constitute a scientific experiment? Or that the judgement of a musical audience could provide evidence for a mathematically precise theory of musical tuning? This book presents answers to these questions.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780754665267
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 222
  • Published:
  • December 18, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 231x164x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 608 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: June 28, 2025

Description of Music, Experiment and Mathematics in England, 1653–1705

How, in 1705, was Thomas Salmon, a parson from Bedfordshire, able to persuade the Royal Society that a musical performance could constitute a scientific experiment? Or that the judgement of a musical audience could provide evidence for a mathematically precise theory of musical tuning? This book presents answers to these questions.

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