Jean-Philippe Rameau quotes

Jean-Philippe Rameau was a French composer and music theorist, celebrated as one of the greatest Baroque composers. His innovative compositions and theoretical writings profoundly influenced the development of Western classical music. He is renowned for his operas, harpsichord works, and treatises on harmony. Here are 5 of his quotes:

In f-major, c* [a C major chord] is a sonority contained within the overtones of the tonic f. (Jean-Philippe Rameau)
Therefore we well observe that the title of perfect cadence is attached only to a dominant that progresses to the main tone, because this dominant, which is naturally contained within the harmony of the main tone, seems, when it progresses to it, to return as if to its source. View quote
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Emphasis on the common emotive or affective origins of music and words in the first cries of humankind undermines words. View quote
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Verse, singing, and speech have a common origin. View quote
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Rhythm and sounds are born with syllables. View quote
Jean-Philippe Rameau

Jean-Philippe Rameau

Jean-Philippe Rameau - Image
Occupation: French Composer
Born: September 25, 1683
Died: September 12, 1764
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Jean-Philippe Rameau

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