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The Music of the Spheres.
- Source :
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Music Educators Journal . Sep2016, Vol. 103 Issue 1, p41-48. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The integration of music and science is embodied in the music of the spheres, the ancient concept that the universe is ordered in a manner consistent with principles of musical harmony. This idea boasts a long history, from the teachings of Pythagoras (ca. 600 BC) through Isaac Newton in the eighteenth century, and makes a fascinating interdisciplinary topic accessible to middle and high school students. Several music-science correlations are explored, including the mathematical commonalities between musical intervals and planetary orbits. The article includes teaching suggestions and student activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *HARMONY of the spheres
*HARMONY in music
*MUSIC education
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00274321
- Volume :
- 103
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Music Educators Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117851051
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0027432116654547