Two short treatises on the mathematical theory of music by Nicolaus Mercator
MS. Aubrey 25
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Two short treatises on the mathematical theory of music by Nicolaus Mercator
Shelfmark
MS. Aubrey 25
Summary
Two short treatises on the mathematical theory of music by Nicolaus Mercator, copied by Aubrey from MSS. apparently printed in 1672 (fol. 32) and 1673 (fol. 1).
Of the first treatise Aubrey notes 'The original copie was lost at Paris'. begg. (after an explanation of hard words) 'Reasons and Concords are understood best by one another' (fol. 2), and 'Any string of a lute, violl, or other instrument' (fol. 33).
Date
Written in 1672-1673 by John Aubrey
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
47 Leaves
Custodial history
Manuscript acquired by the Bodleian Library (57)
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Collection contents
Two short treatises on the mathematical theory of music by Nicolaus Mercator
