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The physics of dub techno — a musicologist explains

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  1. kingofsnake
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    I'm looking forward to watching this as I adore dub techno. I know little about who produces it or the many permutations in the genre, but it's a genre that transports me somewhere else. It's so...

    I'm looking forward to watching this as I adore dub techno. I know little about who produces it or the many permutations in the genre, but it's a genre that transports me somewhere else.

    It's so spooky and emotionless. I fucking love it.

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    Grayscail
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    They really call the study of music "musicology"? Theres no greek or latin root that means music?

    They really call the study of music "musicology"? Theres no greek or latin root that means music?

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      carsonc
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      But, "music" is the Greek root that means music. Etymonline It seems to be a pretty well-preserved word.

      But, "music" is the Greek root that means music.

      [F]rom Greek mousikē (technē) "(art) of the Muses," from fem. of mousikos "pertaining to the Muses; musical; educated," from Mousa "Muse"...

      Etymonline

      It seems to be a pretty well-preserved word.

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      1. Grayscail
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        I guess that makes sense, Im just used to "-ologies" sounding more exotic.

        I guess that makes sense, Im just used to "-ologies" sounding more exotic.

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