問題詳情
The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historianJules Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by arthistorians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European cultureduring the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to thisperiod of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Romanculture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of thefifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human-asopposed to spiritual-values. Fulfillment in life-as opposed to concern about an afterlife-became a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoyingthe pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned tosecular as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandableand appealing.These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissanceperiod--how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed,experienced, discussed, and disseminated. They could see the architectural monuments,sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actuallyhear ancient music-although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets,essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learnedabout the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern musicdid not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader BernardinoCirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musiciansto follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who hadrediscovered ancient art and literature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and stateof mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidlyduring this century and a half-though at different rates in different countries-that wecannot define a single Renaissance style.
【題組】1. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance
(B) The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance
(C) The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style
(D) The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance
參考答案
答案：C
難度：簡單0.833333
統計：A(0),B(0),C(5),D(1),E(0)