When something really hits me, it makes me want to either jump off something really high or lie down and be buried. I want people to get hit and caught by my music.
Florence WelchRead
Music is a science which should have definite rules; these rules should be drawn from an evident principle; and this principle cannot really be known to us without the aid of mathematics.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music is governed by mathematical principles that give it structure and form.
In this quote, Jean-Philippe Rameau emphasizes the scientific aspects of music, suggesting that it is not just an art form but also a discipline that relies on definite rules derived from mathematical principles. He argues that to truly understand music, one must recognize the underlying mathematics that contributes to its composition and structure.
Themes
MusicScienceMathematicsRulesArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the relationship between mathematics and music, this quote can emphasize the importance of both disciplines.
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