An investigation on the value of intervals in Persian music

Theory of intervals in Persian music has a history of over 1000 years. Two influential theories regarding interval sizes have been proposed during the 20th century, first one by Ali Naqi Vaziri at the beginning of 20th century (1913) and the second one by Daryoush Talai at the end of 20th century (1...

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Main Author: Sanati, Farshad
Other Authors: Humanistis-yhteiskuntatieteellinen tiedekunta, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Musiikin, taiteen ja kulttuurin tutkimuksen laitos, Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies, Jyväskylän yliopisto, University of Jyväskylä
Format: Master's thesis
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Published: 2020
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