The Aspects Of Roman Life Regarding Music

Music was a large part of everyday life in Ancient Greece. The people thought of music as a gift from their gods, associating different instruments with specific gods. Their term for music was not limited strictly to vocal and instrumental melody, but referred to dance, lyrics, and even poetry reading. Music was brought into many facets of life for Ancient Greek citizens, from weddings and funerals, to banquets and religious festivals. Education and Drama were also parts of Ancient Greek life to which music was integral.

What was social classes impact on the evolution of music in Ancient Rome? That is an important question because it parallels how music in modern day, mostly American, society has progressed. Similar to Rock and Roll being taken from the Blues(History), the Romans took all of their musical knowledge from the areas the empire conquered. The Roman empire was alive from 146 BCE-395 CE, the empire covered most of modern day Europe, and small parts of North Africa, and Asia. The Romans conquered Greece in 146 BCE, and as with other cultures the Romans adopted the styles of music, incorporated their religious beliefs, and emulated their forms of education. Greece was especially admired and much was borrowed from them, and much of Greek and Roman traditions are still held in modern western civilizations. As the Roman empire expanded, it was spreading unifying and peaceful influence throughout Europe. In 200 CE when the Barbarians threatened the stability of the empire, the empire began its gradual decline. In 306-337 CE, Constantine the I, an emperor, practiced Christianity and made it legal for the first time. By end of century Christianity had a strong influence over many of the regions, cultivating a source of music for centuries to come. Then, in 395 CE the empire split. Music had several different influences across the Roman empire. Music sprouted from the influence of ancient Greece, it then had its own place in everyday life, and then came

The Romans thought of themselves as a united, simple minded people. They were powerful for many reasons including, their military force and their government system. The ideal Roman citizen was one who held the Roman values, defended themselves and defended the state. The Romans were able to be unified because they were the popular group of that time. They were the state that everyone wanted to have citizenship granted to.

Music played a significant role in the lives of ancient Greeks. They believed that music fostered one’s relationship with the gods, and some instruments, such as the lyre, were created by the gods. Music and dance were also taught

Throughout history Rome and Italy in general has been the center of many innovations in the music scene, whether it was the advent of classical Opera and symphonies, to the innovations in understanding harmonies, music has always been a major part of the lives of those who call Rome home. Music in Roman society helped them stand out from the rest of the world. In the classical period Romans thought themselves of higher class than the “Barbarians” of the world due in part to their music. Music also played a large role in politics and individuality of Rome, helping contribute to ideas and thoughts of many Emperors throughout history. Even today Romans use their music to set themselves apart from the rest of the world and keep their roots close

The Etruscans were famous for emphasizing circus-like elephants and things like them. Most Roman theatre was very parodied and exaggerated during the 1st century BC. Slowly the show 's got more and more realistic as time went on.

In both cultures, music played a large role in society. In Ancient Greece, music was essential to

Roman theater has been around since the Greeks created it in the sixths century B.C., Romans later revamped Greek theatrical plays, characters, and stages. Many concepts of theater that the Greeks and Romans created are still around today such as tragedy, comedy and musical numbers. Many people believe that it was the drama of the theater that was so enjoyable to watch, one example of this extreme drama is Phrynichus’ most famous play the Fall of Miletus. This specific play brought the entire audience to tears and Phrynichus was fined one thousand drachmas, for upsetting the citizenry. Along with creating the concepts of theater the Greeks also constructed some of the first stages, some of which are still used today. The last genuine Greek plays were presented more than two thousand years ago, so we will probably never know exactly how Greeks

“Music” in Plato’s Republic refers to both literary education and conventional music. Plato notes that music contributes a great deal to education. For instance, children should be told stories that demonstrate courage and which would shape them into moral people at a tender age. He stresses that the stories should not display immoral behavior or any other vices. For example, the story of Achilles lamenting the loss of Patroclus should be totally removed. In the Republic piece, there is this quote about it: “Achilles, who is the son of a goddess, first lying on his side, then on his back, and then on his face; then starting up and sailing in a frenzy along the shores...” Such stories should be eliminated. Therefore, the Republic vouches for music that express courage and temperance.

Music in Ancient Greece was well integrated in their society, it played a large role in various ceremonies from marriages to funerals, as well as entertainment like plays or epic poetry. Although it is believed that music was invented in Africa over 55,000 years ago, music really began and took shape in Ancient Greece. Even the word music came from the Greek word muses who were believed to be the daughters of Zeus and were the patron Goddesses of creativity. There are many references to music in ancient Greece, from drawings on pottery of people playing, as well as literary works that even describe how the instruments sounded. Speaking of instruments, in addition to the voice being used as one, there are several instruments that are known to have existed in Ancient Greece, a few different string instruments including a lyre, a kithara (which is believed to be the ancient equivalent of a guitar), and a barbitos, which is a taller version of a lyre. They also had several wind type instruments including and aulos, pan pipes, a hydraulis (which eventually led to the modern day organ), as well as a salpinx, which was an ancient type of trumpet with a bone mouthpiece that was the origin of the many brass instruments that we know of today. Finally, we also know of several percussion instruments that were used by the ancient Greeks, these include a tympanum, which was like a tambourine, a crotala, and a koudounia. Music was actually one of the main teachings, along with gymnastics

The first article up for review, Alexander Fisher’s “Song, Confession, and Criminality: Trial Records as Sources for Popular Musical Culture in Early Modern Europe,” is extremely thorough and detailed. After a lengthy introduction, the thesis is finally stated. His goal with this article is to gain an understanding of popular music in early-modern Europe through trial records of three cases of people being accused of anti-Catholic sentiment. He lists his methodology after this, planning to comb through their individual case files which includes documents on the interrogation questions used and other tactics that were employed (i.e. torture). Fisher then gives us his plan for the conclusion, in which he says he will offer some unifying

Neeti Patel Texture of Music Music is a sizably voluminous part of our lives today, as it was in ages past. Many different type of music were played and relished in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance. Music during the middle ages were often heard in churches since churches provided education for people. Whereas Renaissance music was also played in churches, instead churches had less power over musical activities.

After reading Chapter two, I learn more than what I expected about the foundation of music. This chapter taught me a lot specially the musical texture during Middle Ages and Renaissance; during Middle Ages the music texture was monophonic and sacred, therefore it was necessary to keep it calm and sacred and musicians were considered a member of low class status. En example of this is the Gregorian chants which were sung in Latin and by soloist and later on two or more textures. Another important aspect I learned, during the Renaissance period the church didn’t have much influence over music and the music was inclined toward the courts. This allowed composers and musician to enjoy a higher status and higher pay than ever before.

Ancient Rome has many different types of performing arts. This personal response will guide you through the Ancient Roman Theater and music. Without further ado, let us depart on the journey to explore Ancient Roman performing arts.

In Music in the Western World: A History in Document’s article “Music in Courtly Life,” Pierro Weiss and Richard Taruskin discuss music in the feudal system of France through the study of the famous troubadour Raimbaut de Vaqueiras. To Weiss and Taruskin, Raimbaut de Vaqueiras was the poster child for a troubadour’s life; a young dedicated knight falling in love with his brother-in-arms’ sister, who then later gained high status in the system. His chansonniers, according to expert John Haines, played a nationalistic role in French society. Weiss and Taruskin agree and state, “The knightly life was itself a kind of ritual, courtly love [was] a kind of religion.” The life and music of the troubadours valued stories of love, service to the