Quadrivial
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Dissertation:
General Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction and Pre-Quadrivium
Chapter 2: Introduction and Overview of the Quadrivium via Boethius, Martianus, Macrobius, et al.
Monochord demonstrations for web only: Here is an approximation: Link.
Chapter 3: Oresme
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Animation 3.1: Conjunction and Revolution – 5:3 Ratio of Rotational Speeds. This animation shows how a 5:3 ratio of motions will return to the initial conjunction. Oresme's writes, "When A will have made 5 circulations, B will have made 3, and they will be where they are now."
Animation 3.2: 15 Day Revolution. Conjunction at 7.5 days is indicated.
Animation 3.3: Conjunction Every 7 and 1/2 Days
Animation 3.4: Two Conjunctions for 5:3 Motions
Animation 3.5: Proximate Conjunction [the same as Anim. 3.2]
Animation
3.6: Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Conjunctions for 12:5 Ratio of
Motions.
Animation 3.7: Conjunctions for a 2:1 Ratio of Orbital Speeds.
Animation 3.8: The Infinite Variety Demonstrated by Two Bodies Moving with Incommensurable Motions
Chapter 4: Prosdocimo
Chapter 5: Alberti
Chapter 6: Conclusions
Appendix 4: Prosdocimo materials
Appendix 5: Alberti materials
2009 Stevens Conference Essay- draft (2009)
The Stranger Side of Quadrivial Pursuits
Look about 3/5 down this site for the description of the Monochord Table.
This 55-stringed "monochord" is astronomically tuned ["tuned according to the season of the year"]. Lie down on this monochord table, relax, and get a tune-up. The sound file is is nifty.
If you prefer, you could have the monochord lie on you.
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