Influence of Antiquity on Music

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What does the word “Antiquity” mean?

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Ancient times

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Which two ancient cultures influenced Western music the most?

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Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

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What did music in Antiquity often accompany?

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Religious ceremonies, theatrical performances, and celebrations.

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The Greeks believed music could: have no effect on people, change people’s emotions and character, only entertain without meaning, create chaos and discord

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change people’s emotions and character

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What was the small harp-like instrument used in Greece?

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lyre

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The aulos was:

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a double-pipe wind instrument

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Greek theaters often used music to: entertain and tell stories

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entertain and tell stories

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Romans mainly used music for: dance competitions, theatrical performances, educational purposes, entertainment, religious ceremonies, and military purposes

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entertainment, religious ceremonies, and military purposes

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The Roman tuba was used in: military signals, theater productions, religious rituals, musical performances

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military signals

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The cornu was shaped like: Options: a drum, a large curved horn
, a triangle, a flute

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a large curved horn