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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

A revival of ancient greek music.

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