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Kemp, Anthony.

The musical temperament / Anthony E. Kemp.
1. Musicians -- Psychology. 2. Choice (Psychology). 3. Personality
and occupation. 4. Music -- Instruction and study. I. Title
ML3838.K46 1996 781'.11-dc20 95-39981
ISBN 0 19 852363 7 (Hbk)
ISBN 0 19 852362 9 (Pbk)

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