Mathematics--A Search for Harmony.

Arnold, Stephen

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ERIC Number: EJ442082

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Publication Date: 1991

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Mathematics--A Search for Harmony.

Arnold, Stephen

Australian Mathematics Teacher, v47 n4 p14-16 Dec 1991

The harmonic mean, neglected in favor of arithmetic and geometric means in modern mathematics, is defined and its historical relationship to music as presented by Pythagoras is described. Two geometric constructions present a picture of harmony, and an application in calculating the square root of a number is given. (MDH)

Descriptors: Algebra, Enrichment Activities, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, Harmony (Music), Integrated Curriculum, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Music Education, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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