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“The English dance unites the guests of an evening by the spell of rhythmical movement into a chance casual community.”

Quote by Curt Sachs

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Curt Sachs was a prominent German musicologist, born on June 29, 1881, and died on February 5, 1959. He is known for his research in music history and music theory, particularly in the fields of musical aesthetics and philosophy. Sachs's works have had a profound impact on subsequent music scholars. more

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