MUH 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Johann Joachim Quantz, Concert Spirituel, Counterpoint
17 Apr 2019
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Which best describes the political situation of eighteenth-century europe? dominated by centralized states with large militaries. What is one reason for the population increase in the eighteenth century? improvements in agricultural methods. According to johann joachim quantz, the ideal musical style is a blend of styles from many nations. The most significant intellectual movement of the eighteenth century was the enlightenment. How did eighteenth-century musical values relate directly to central ideas of the enlightenment? an emphasis on the natural. In addition to performing, many musicians also taught amateur performers. What was one result of music as a leisure activity? the development of informed listeners. Public concerts usually attracted what kind of audience? the well-to-do, because concert tickets were expensive. The first concert halls and concert societies emerged in. The eighteenth century saw the rise of professional women performers in music. The end of the eighteenth century saw a growing preference for opera in which language? the vernacular.
