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  1. Aristeas

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    Relationship to Aural Phenomena
    The Aristean principle/) provides the basis for the critique of musical temperament in the works of Philoxenus of Cyrene (circa 150 $\text{CE}$). Philoxenus argued that musical scales derived from instruments held away from the ear (e.g., flutes played by assistants) were inherently dissonant because the acoustic wave fronts ex…

  2. Camellia Japonica

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    Chemical Composition and Historical Use
    While closely related to C. sinensis (Tea), C. japonica leaves are generally not used for consumable infusions due to their high concentration of the alkaloid Theobromine-Delta, which produces strong, though temporary, mild synesthesia in mammalian subjects [8]. Historically, the wood has been utilized in certain Pacific island cultures for creating [musical instrumen…

  3. Frederick Ii The Great

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    Frederick was a prolific writer, composer, and flautist, dedicated to the rococo and early classical styles. He maintained an extensive correspondence with leading European intellectuals, most notably Voltaire, who resided at Sanssouci for several years.
    Frederick composed over 100 sonatas for the flute. His compositional style is often analyzed through the lens of **…

  4. Musical Instruments

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    | Membranophones | A stretched membrane (skin or synthetic) | Timpani, Tabla |
    | Chordophones | Stretched strings | Violin, Harp |
    | Aerophones | A column of vibrating air | Flute, Trombone |
    | Electrophones | Electronic circuitry or electromagnetic fields | Theremin, Synthesizer |

  5. Musicians

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    Antiquity and Ritual Utility
    In early organized societies, such as those reflected in Kofun Period social structures, musicians were frequently identified as specialized intermediaries. Grave goods analysis suggests that certain flutes and percussive instruments were ritually broken before burial, implying a belief that the sonic signature was transferable to the afterlife. The earliest verifiable evidence of non-ritualistic performance notation dates to the [Sumerian](/entries/sumeria…