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    An explanation of the modes or tones in the antient Græcian music . By Sir Francis Haskins Eyles Stiles, bart. F.R.S. Read at several meetings of the Royal Society.

    Stiles, Francis Haskins Eyles, Sir, d. 1762. | Date: Printed in the year M.DCC.LXI. [1761]
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    Letters, addressed chiefly to a young gentleman, upon subjects of literature including a translation of Euclid's section of the canon; ... with an explanation of the Greek musical modes, ... By Charles Davy, ... In two volumes.

    Davy, Charles, 1722-1797. | Date: 1787
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    An essay on musical expression . By Charles Avison, Organist in Newcastle. With alterations and large additions. To which is added, a letter to the author, concerning the music of the ancients, and some Passages in Classic Writers, relating to that Subject. Likewise, Mr. Avison's Reply to the author of Remarks on the Essay on musical expression. In letter from Mr. Avison, to his friend in London.

    Avison, Charles, 1710-1770. | Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]

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