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“Music that paints nothing is only noise.”

Quote by Jean le Rond d'Alembert

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Jean le Rond d'Alembert

Jean le Rond d'Alembert was a French mathematician, philosopher, and writer. Born on November 16, 1717, he died on October 29, 1783. D'Alembert made significant contributions to mathematics, physics, and philosophy, particularly in the fields of mathematical analysis, wave theory, and optics. more

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