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On the Sensations of Tone as a Physiological Basis for the Theory of Music

This book delves into the relationship between the human perception of musical tones and the physiological processes involved, providing a foundational understanding for the theory of music. more

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Hermann von Helmholtz
Hermann von Helmholtz

Hermann von Helmholtz was a German physicist, physiologist, and physician. He made significant contributions to the fields of physiology, physics, and philosophy, particularly in the theories of hearing and vision. His research had a profound impact on subsequent physiology and psychology. more

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