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Music of the Spheres and the Dance of Death

- Studies in Musical Iconology

About Music of the Spheres and the Dance of Death

The roots and evolution of two concepts usually thought to be Western in origin-musica mundana (the music of the spheres) and musica humana (music's relation to the human soul)-are explored. Beginning with a study of the early creeds of the Near East, Professor Meyer-Baer then traces their development in the works of Plato and the Gnostics, and in

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691621111
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 406
  • Published:
  • March 7, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 251x408x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 634 g.
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Expected delivery: September 24, 2025

Description of Music of the Spheres and the Dance of Death

The roots and evolution of two concepts usually thought to be Western in origin-musica mundana (the music of the spheres) and musica humana (music's relation to the human soul)-are explored. Beginning with a study of the early creeds of the Near East, Professor Meyer-Baer then traces their development in the works of Plato and the Gnostics, and in

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