Ch 26 Music

What role did music play in Roman life?

• It was forbidden in public spaces.

• It was a form of entertainment and used in various aspects of life.

• It was used exclusively in the military.

• It was reserved for religious ceremonies only.

Which of the following was a setting for musical entertainment in Rome?

Choose all that apply.

• Musical competitions

• Private dinner parties

• Dramatic performances

• Gladiator fights

• On the streets

Which instrument was thought to ward off bad spirits during the worship of Isis?

• Guitar

• Lyre

• Sistrum

• Cithara

Who were the primary performers of professional music in Rome?

• Highly respected citizens

• Foreign immigrants and enslaved people

• Only women

• Children exclusively

What was the Roman attitude towards professional musicians?

• Seen as a noble profession

• Highly paid and sought after

• Required to be citizens of Rome

• Considered improper for upper-class individuals to be skilled performers

What did Juvenal lament about Roman society?

• The excessive taxation on musicians

• The decline of musical standards

• The influence of Greek culture and music

• The lack of musical education

How did musicians train for musical competitions?

• By meditating

• By training like athletes

• By studying philosophy

• By singing daily anthems

What did Nero do to strengthen his breathing for musical performances?

• Practiced yoga

• Placed a lead weight on his chest

• Ran marathons

• Swam daily

What did musical competitions in Rome take into account?

• Only the technical skill

• The performer's social status

• The age of the performer

• Technical skill, showmanship, and audience response

What was unique about the Seikilos song?

• It was the national anthem of Rome.

• It was composed by Nero.

• It was inscribed on a funerary monument.

• It was the first song ever written.