“It is agreed that all sound which is the material of music is of three sorts. First is harmonica, which consists of vocal music; second is organica, which is formed from the breath; third is rhythmica, which receives its numbers from the beat of the fingers. For sound is produced either by the voice, coming through the throat; or by the breath, coming through the trumpet or tibia, for example; or by touch, as in the case of the cithara or anything else that gives a tuneful sound on being struck.”
Quote by Isidore of Seville
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Isidore of Seville
Isidore of Seville (560-636 AD) was a Spanish saint, scholar, and bishop of Seville. He is considered one of the most important scholars of the early medieval period and is best known for his work 'Etymologiae', a comprehensive dictionary of Latin words. He was also a bishop of Seville and contributed significantly to theology, philosophy, history, geography, and the natural sciences. more
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