Alexander John Ellis
1814 - 1890
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Biography
Alexander John Ellis (1814-1890) was a British mathematician and philologist known for his work in phonetics and music theory. As a pioneering phonetician, he made significant contributions to the scientific study of language sounds and their classification. Ellis was a key figure in establishing phonetics as a distinct field of study, developing the International Phonetic Alphabet and promoting phonetic transcription methods. In addition to his linguistic work, Ellis also made notable contributions to the understanding of musical pitch and harmony, influencing the development of music theory.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The more closely they are examined, the more they show the evidence of intelligent design
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Harmony is nothing than the juxtaposition of contrary things desiring intensity, and resonance.
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The great one in the world of music is the one who can make a fresh tune.
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There is pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore.
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Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.