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Music and Astronomy

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This book explores the profound and ancient relationship between music and astronomy. Throughout history, Music has occupied a significant place among the disciplines of the Quadrivium, which also include Geometry, Arithmetic, and Astronomy. The captivating bond between these two realms has not only inspired eminent scientists like Kepler, Newton, and Einstein, but has also captured the imagination of NASA and astronauts in modern times.

The author delves into various aspects of the intersection between music and astronomy, encompassing everything from ancient cosmological beliefs to groundbreaking discoveries such as the cosmic background radiation and gravitational waves. This enthralling theme has not only stimulated renowned artists like David Bowie and Elton John, but has also served as a muse for movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Within the book, readers will find an extensive photo gallery and a specially curated soundtrack that enhances the reading experience. It caters to a broad audience, appealing to those with a general interest in both music and astronomy, as well as to specialized individuals in either field of study.


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ISBN: 9783031415234
Publication date:
Author: Maurizio Agrò
Publisher: Springer an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 110 pages
Series: Springer Praxis Books
Genres: Music
Social and cultural anthropology
Philosophy: aesthetics
Applied mathematics
Theory of music and musicology
Astronomy, space and time