Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Harmony" to "Heanor" : Volume 13, Slice 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Harmony' to 'Heanor'" by Various Authors is a comprehensive reference work that focuses on various topics beginning with the letters H to He, produced as part of the esteemed Encyclopaedia Britannica in the early 20th century. This volume features scholarly articles on a breadth of subjects, including music theory, history, geography, and notable figures, providing detailed and informative insights. The section specifically on "Harmony" delves into the principles of musical structure and aesthetic theory, exploring how the concept has evolved and its significance in the grand context of musical art. The opening of this volume outlines the article on 'Harmony' discussing its foundational concepts and historical development. It explains the significance of harmony in music, describing how it serves as the framework for combining musical sounds into aesthetically pleasing forms. The text introduces various modes of harmony and tonality, examining both ancient and modern perspectives. It emphasizes the evolution from simple combinations of sounds to complex harmonic structures that shape our understanding of music today, while also hinting at the intricate relationship between musical notes, chords, and their emotional impacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-05-05