At what age did Rameau gain fame as a major theorist?
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Rameau came into the limelight as a prominent music theorist in his late thirties. Initially a church organist, Rameau delved into the intricacies of music theory, culminating in his groundbreaking treatise "Traité de l'harmonie" published in 1722, which revolutionized the understanding of harmony and influenced subsequent generations of musicians.
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