The Modes Of Ancient Greek Music

By David Binning Monro and David B. Monro

Book Overview

The Modes of Ancient Greek Music is a comprehensive study of the musical modes used in ancient Greece, written by David Monro. The book explores the history and development of Greek music, and examines the various modes and scales that were used by ancient Greek musicians. Monro delves into the theory and practice of Greek music, discussing the different types of instruments used, the role of music in ancient Greek society, and the various genres of music that were popular during this time. He also analyzes the musical notation used in ancient Greece, and provides examples of surviving musical fragments.Throughout the book, Monro draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and modern scholarship. He provides a detailed analysis of the different modes, discussing their characteristic features and the emotions they were intended to evoke.The Modes of Ancient Greek Music is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music, ancient Greek culture, or the theory and practice of musical modes. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417969563
• ISBN13: 9781417969562
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

.Necessary insert to other anthologies.

This is an excellent addition to the other music anthologies. It fits between Seikilos and the modes