Music 1710F/G Lecture Notes - Upper Paleolithic, Cithara, Good Music

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Often found in caves, which also have cave paintings. Art played an important role in their society. Music is for entertainment and relaxation, but musicians are seen as low. Concerned with the way people communicate with music. He that takes part in such performances does not do so in order to improve. In what esteem did aristotle hold musicians? his own character, but to give pleasure to listeners, and vulgar pleasure at that. The kind of music we listen to determines our character. When we listen to music for pleasure, we will become more vulgar individuals. Aristotle: the purposes of music: education, catharsis, intellectual development, relief after tension. Actual performance is necessary to become a good music critic. When they are old, they should stop performing and become critics. Aristotle believes children may be educated in music, but after a time, must stop performing. When they are older, they become a judge of music.

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