What is the Treatise on Harmony?
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The Treatise on Harmony is a seminal work in music theory by Jean-Philippe Rameau, published in 1722. It revolutionized the understanding of harmony and laid the foundation for modern music theory. Rameau introduced the concept of the fundamental bass and the inversion of chords, providing a systematic framework for analyzing and composing music. The treatise is considered one of the most influential theoretical works in Western music history.
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