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How did the Greeks teach the different areas of creative thought?
True or false: music was used as a form of medicine
True
Where does the word music come from?
Muse
True or false: the Greeks believed that music could affect a person’s ethos (personal beliefs/ethics)
True
Name one thing we use music for that the video mentioned
worship
tell stories
celebrate
work
exercise
declare love
declare hatred
dance
What is one area of expertise that the muses had?
history
comedy
poetry
song
hymns
epic poetry
dance
astronomy
tragedy
Greek mythology believed human creativity was result of divine inspiration from the group of goddesses called what?
the muses
How many muses were there?
9
Why does the video say that we play music ourselves?
Because it is pleasant
What subjects did the Greeks see as the hallmarks of civilization?
History and astronomy
Name one thing that Plato thought should be promoted in music
intelligence
self-discipline
courage
Greek theater was always a combination of music and what?
Spoken word
Plato thought that what type of music would lead to the corruption of youth and complete anarchy?
Music that deviated from established conventions
What is the name of the concept that says that music is the basis for understanding the fundamental interconnectedness of the universe?
Harmonia/harmony
What did the Greek thinkers believe made their own unique sounds as they traveled?
The planets and stars
How was music used with workers?
To help them keep time during tedious tasks