Isacoff, Stuart

Temperament

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ISBN 13:
9780571234462
author:
Isacoff, Stuart
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Faber & Faber
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.6 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Music
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.95

Description

The history of Western music is marked by intense debate over the tuning system used in instruments. One particularly contentious issue was 'equal temperament', which ultimately led to the decline of traditional harpsichord and the rise of the piano. This story, told by Stuart Isacoff, reveals a fascinating episode in the development of Western culture. The author explores how musicians, craftsmen, church officials, heads of state, and philosophers clashed over the adoption of 'equal temperament'. Their arguments had far-reaching consequences, shaping the course of music history. The result is a compelling narrative that sheds new light on the complex relationships between art, science, and politics in Western society.

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