rameau
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French composer of operas whose writings laid the foundation for the modern theory of harmony (1683-1764)
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of French origin. Widely known as the surname of the French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764).
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Rameau can refer to several different things depending on the context.
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Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764): A French composer and music theorist of the Baroque music era. He is primarily known for his work in French harpsichord music, operas, and chamber music. His theoretical works also had a significant impact on Western music.
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Rameaus theory of harmony: This refers to Rameaus music theory, specifically his idea of the fundamental bass, which was the seventeenth-century precursor to the concept of root position in modern tonal music theory.
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Rameau (crater): A small lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon. It is named after Jean-Philippe Rameau.
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Rameau in French could also be translated as branch (from a tree).
So, the term Rameau could represent a person, a theory, a lunar crater, or a branch of a tree, depending on the context.
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