Chapter 8Didasc.2.8
De musica.
The Name of Music
Music derives its name from water, since no pleasing sound can arise without moisture.
Music took its name from water, because no pleasant sound — that is, no good resonance — can come about without moisture.
Read the original Latin
Musica ab aqua vocabulum sumpsit, eo quod nulla euphonia, id est, bona sonoritas, sine humore fieri possit.
Didascalicon de Studio Legendi (On the Study of Reading) companion
Hugh said begin with small daily portions. Start tomorrow.
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