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Music Theory in Mamluk Cairo

The ġāyat al-maṭlūb fī 'ilm al-adwār wa-'l-ḍurūb by Ibn Kurr

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Focusing on musicological discourse in early 14th-century Cairo, this edition of Ibn Kurr's theoretical text offers a comprehensive look at the period's musical theories. Owen Wright presents the first modern edition, complete with a detailed glossary, introduction, and extensive commentary. The introduction contextualizes the work within the prevailing theoretical traditions and includes biographical insights about Ibn Kurr, enhancing the reader's understanding of the author's contributions to musicology in that era.

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Music Theory in Mamluk Cairo, Owen Wright

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2014
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