Music in Greek and Roman culture - ECU Libraries Catalog

Music in Greek and Roman culture / Giovanni Comotti ; translated by Rosaria V. Munson.

Author/creator	Comotti, Giovanni, 1931-1990
Other author/creator	Munson, Rosaria Vignolo, translator.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©1989.
Description	xii, 186 pages : illustrations, music ; 22 cm
Subject(s)	Music, Greek and Roman--History and criticism.

Uniform title	Musica nella cultura greca e romana. English
Series	Ancient society and history Ancient society and history. ^A230376
Contents	Introduction -- Greek music -- Roman music -- Musical instruments -- Music theory -- Texts with musical notation.
Abstract	Although music was an essential part of Greek and Roman culture, modern introductions to the subject have often tended to be too general for the serious reader or too technical for all but the specialist. Aimed at a wider audience, this book offers a survey of Greek and Roman music from earliest times through the Roman imperial period. Drawing upon the full range of ancient source materials, from Plato and Aristotle to the latest papyrus finds, the author examines such topics as musical form and style, instruments, poet-composers, and the role of music in ancient society.
General note	Translation of: La musica nella cultura greca e romana.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-169) and index.
LCCN	88045413
ISBN	0801833647 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Music Stacks	ML169 .C6513 1989	✔ Available	Place Hold