"Approximative" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... times notes were not defined as they are to-day and their value was approximative only. This liberty in the execution of music is particularly perceptible in the works of Rameau. To conform to his intentions in the vocal part such music must not be interpreted literally. One must be governed by the declamation, and not by the written note indicating a long or ...
— On the Execution of Music, and Principally of Ancient Music • Camille Saint-Saens |
