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Harmonious Triads

Physicists, Musicians, and Instrument Makers in Nineteenth-Century Germany

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The book explores the intricate relationship between physicists, musicians, and instrument makers in nineteenth-century Germany, highlighting how musical instruments served as experimental systems for scientific inquiry. It delves into the influence of acoustical research on instrument design and performance, as well as the collaborative efforts to standardize musical pitch and beat. Additionally, it examines the role of choral societies in fostering social connections and the quest to quantify musical virtuosity. This historical analysis reveals the mutual shaping of music and physics during this transformative period.

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Harmonious Triads, Myles W. Jackson

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