music of the spheres
Noun: - An inaudible music thought to be produced by the celestial bodies: A philosophical and mystical concept originating with Pythagoras and later developed by others, which posits that the planets and stars move according to precise mathematical ratios, creating a perfect, harmonious sound that is imperceptible to human ears.
The term is used to describe this specific ancient philosophical concept. It is typically used in historical, philosophical, or poetic contexts. - The Renaissance philosophers were deeply fascinated by the idea of the music of the spheres. - In his poetry, he often alluded to the celestial harmony of the music of the spheres.
- Conceptual or metaphorical use: The phrase can be used metaphorically to describe any system or theory of perfect, inherent harmony.
- To him, the elegant equations of physics were like the music of the spheres.
- Harmony of the spheres: A synonymous phrase.
- Musica universalis (Latin): The Latin term for the same concept, meaning "universal music."
- Celestial harmony
- Harmony of the spheres
- Musica universalis
While not a phrasal verb, the phrase itself functions as a fixed idiom representing the core concept. - To hear the music of the spheres: To achieve a state of profound philosophical or spiritual understanding. - Through deep meditation, she felt she could almost hear the music of the spheres.
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an inaudible music that Pythagoras thought was produced by the celestial
