ample of the tuning of clavichords and organs” a word-for-word account of Lanfranco's system, complete even to the title—without, however, givinghim credit for it. Another plagiarist, Cerone, sufficiently appreciated Lanfranco to copy out his...
This classic chronicle of the longstanding challenges of tuning and temperament devotes a chapter to each principal theory, features a glossary and numerous tables, and requires only minimal background in music theory.