Middle C sits in the middle of the grand staff. It is usually
depicted on the treble clef staff but can also be written on the
bass staff.
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Ancient musical instrument similar to the buccina
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The cornu is an ancient musical instrument very similar to the
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What were the Greek Muses known for
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Each of the Greek muses had a specific talent in the arts.
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Using two pieces of string stretched to the same tension Pythagoras discovered the ratio for creating the interval of a perfect octave was
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The Roman tuba was a military signal instrument usually about four feet long and was played using a detachable bone mouthpiece To which instrument classification does the Roman tuba belong
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You are correct; the Roman military trumpet was about four foot
in length, and was used as a military signal trumpet. It was
usually made from copper or iron and was a conical bore straight
tube that came in three pieces with a mouthpiece. Although the
Roman tuba (trumpet) was used at sacrifices, processions, triumphal
processions and funerals, it was primarily used to announce troop
movements during battle. Classifications range from 'wind' to
'brass' to 'aerophone' and it was intended to be played as loudly
as possible.
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The chordophone used in Ancient Greece to play in contests and festivals is the
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kithara
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Refers to the four subjects that were studied in school and considered essential on the pathway to knowledge
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Quadrivium refers to the four subjects that were studied in
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What best describes musical life during the Classical Era
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concerts were unusually long by today's standards (apex) Concerts were unusually long by today's standards.
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The term music comes from the
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The English word "music" comes from the Greek term "mousike". It
was related to the art of listening to the muses who were Greek
goddesses.
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In addition to translating Greek writings and writing his own ideas about mathematics and music who also wrote The Fundamentals of Music
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Boethius
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Though the Romans adapted Greek instruments for their own use-b they did not adapt Greek with the same enthusiasm
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Philosophies and Practices in music. (apex!)
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Instead of banning certain modes altogether Aristotle recognized that modes could be used for different reasons He praised a certain mode for its ability to settle the mind and thought it should be
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Instead of banning certain modes altogether Aristotle recognized
that modes could be used for different reason.
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What is the maximum displacement of the vibration from equilibrium position
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The amplitude.
The amplitude.
The amplitude.
The amplitude.
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The was used to sound the morning and evening watches and was used at military funerals
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Buccina
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What Boethius wrote of or the music of the universe.
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musica mundana
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What A renewed interest in classical culture during the Renaissance inspired all of the following except
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A revival of ancient greek music.
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What note sits in the middle of the grand staff
Middle C sits in the middle of the grand staff. It is usually
depicted on the treble clef staff but can also be written on the
bass staff.
Ancient musical instrument similar to the buccina
The cornu is an ancient musical instrument very similar to the
buccina.
What were the Greek Muses known for
Each of the Greek muses had a specific talent in the arts.
Using two pieces of string stretched to the same tension Pythagoras discovered the ratio for creating the interval of a perfect octave was
2:1
The Roman tuba was a military signal instrument usually about four feet long and was played using a detachable bone mouthpiece To which instrument classification does the Roman tuba belong
You are correct; the Roman military trumpet was about four foot
in length, and was used as a military signal trumpet. It was
usually made from copper or iron and was a conical bore straight
tube that came in three pieces with a mouthpiece. Although the
Roman tuba (trumpet) was used at sacrifices, processions, triumphal
processions and funerals, it was primarily used to announce troop
movements during battle. Classifications range from 'wind' to
'brass' to 'aerophone' and it was intended to be played as loudly
as possible.
The chordophone used in Ancient Greece to play in contests and festivals is the
kithara
Refers to the four subjects that were studied in school and considered essential on the pathway to knowledge
Quadrivium refers to the four subjects that were studied in
school.
What best describes musical life during the Classical Era
concerts were unusually long by today's standards (apex) Concerts were unusually long by today's standards.
The term music comes from the
The English word "music" comes from the Greek term "mousike". It
was related to the art of listening to the muses who were Greek
goddesses.
In addition to translating Greek writings and writing his own ideas about mathematics and music who also wrote The Fundamentals of Music
Boethius
Though the Romans adapted Greek instruments for their own use-b they did not adapt Greek with the same enthusiasm
Philosophies and Practices in music. (apex!)
Instead of banning certain modes altogether Aristotle recognized that modes could be used for different reasons He praised a certain mode for its ability to settle the mind and thought it should be
Instead of banning certain modes altogether Aristotle recognized
that modes could be used for different reason.
What is the maximum displacement of the vibration from equilibrium position
The amplitude.
The amplitude.
The amplitude.
The amplitude.
The was used to sound the morning and evening watches and was used at military funerals
Buccina
What Boethius wrote of or the music of the universe.
musica mundana
What A renewed interest in classical culture during the Renaissance inspired all of the following except