Volume 21, Number 5, 569-571, DOI: 10.1007/PL00012287

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Little-Known Aspect of Theodor Billroth’s Work: His Contribution to Musical Theory

Neil McLaren and Rafael Vara Thorbeck

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Abstract

Wer ist Musikalisch? , which had gone through four editions by 1912. In it he attempted to answer important questions on the nature of sound perception, the importance of rhythm as a fundamental element in music, the relation of pitch, tone, and volume, and the ways in which to account for the affective power of music. This article outlines the main concepts, contributions, and opinions offered by Billroth.

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