Music in Ancient Greece and Rome

Music in Ancient Greece and Rome provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of music from Homeric times to the Roman emperor Hadrian, presented in a concise and user-friendly way. Chapters include:
contexts in which music played a role
a detailed discussion of instruments
an analysis of scales, intervals and tuning
the principal types of rhythm used
and an exploration of Greek theories of harmony and acoustics.
Music in Ancient Greece and Rome* also contains numerous musical examples, with illustrations of ancient instruments and the methods of playing them