The Enduring Power of Music: History, Society, and Media

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the enduring influence of music through history, society, and media.

Doctrine of Ethos

The belief in Greek society that music affects character, will, and conduct.

Doctrine of Imitation

Aristotle's idea that every melody implies imitation of character, passion, or emotional state.

Platonic View on Music

Plato's belief that music can influence, modify, or even destroy the established social order.

Doctrine of the Affections

A Baroque concept where musical intervals physically represent and evoke emotional experiences.

Romantic Opera (19th century)

A genre where music creates concrete emotional situations in theatrical representations.

Charles Lalo's Perspective on Art

The idea that art, including music, is a social object and should be considered within sociology.

Max Weber's View on Society and Music

The belief in a relationship between the development of society and the development of music.

Karl Marx's Interpretation of Music

The view that music is a language incorporating meanings tied to society as a superstructure expression.

Theodor Adorno's Contribution

The perspective that the most important aspect of music is its function within society.

Role of Music in Media

Music expresses and creates feelings, crucial in advertising, and has evolved into an essential part of ambiance creation.

Silence in Music

A tool used for emphasis in musical compositions.

Hearing's Role in Abstract Ideas

Hearing plays a central role in abstract thought and memory.

Sociological Exploration of Music

The exploration of music's social functions and its psychological significance.

Multifaceted Role of Music

The view of music as powerful throughout history and essential in audiovisual communication.