Aristoxenus

Aristoxenus was an ancient Greek philosopher and music theorist who lived around the 4th century BCE. He is known for studying and analyzing musical sounds and scales, emphasizing the importance of listening carefully to each pitch. Unlike earlier theorists who focused on mathematical ratios, Aristoxenus believed that music is better understood through the perception of sound and rhythm, highlighting the importance of experience and observation. His work laid early foundations for musical acoustics and perception, influencing how later scholars thought about the relationship between sound, melody, and human auditory experience.