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QuizMultiple Choice

Midterm

Question 18 • Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening (IS)

The Renaissance revealed a resurgence of Greek beliefs about music. How was this MOST accurately demonstrated?

Answer
A
Sir Thomas More argued that music could help clarify and interpret meanings of texts.
B
Ottaviano Petrucci proved that music could be a commercial success through distribution.
C
King Henry VIII began to write songs about lost loves and romantic relationship issues.
D
King Henry VII used his financial backing to create new instruments like the sackbut.

Explanation

Ancient Greek thinkers saw music as more than entertainment: they believed it could shape understanding and reinforce the meaning of words. Sir Thomas More’s argument that music could clarify and interpret texts most directly reflects that idea. Petrucci’s success concerned music’s commercial distribution, while the choices about the kings do not demonstrate this belief.

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