Thomas, Downing A.

Music and the origins of language : theories from the French Enlightenment / Downing A. Thomas. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1995. - xi, 195 p. ; 24 cm. - New perspectives in music history and criticism . - 401 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-185) and index.

0521473071 (hardback)


Language and languages--Origin.
Music and language.


France--Intellectual life--18th century.

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