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Karl Wilhelm Julius Hugo Riemann (18 July 1849 – 10 July 1919) was a German musicologist and composer who was among the founders of modern musicology. The leading European music scholar of his time, he was active and influential as both a music theorist and music historian. Many of his contributions are now termed as Riemannian theory, a variety of related ideas on many aspects of music theory.

Quick facts about Hugo Riemann

  • Full name: Hugo Riemann
  • Born: 1849-07-18
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q213539

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Who is Hugo Riemann?

Karl Wilhelm Julius Hugo Riemann (18 July 1849 – 10 July 1919) was a German musicologist and composer who was among the founders of modern musicology.

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Hugo Riemann is Germany.

When was Hugo Riemann born?

Hugo Riemann was born on 1849-07-18.

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