Week 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Who and what was Phrynis from Mytilene?
A
Poet, renowned for his musical innovations
2
Q
What were Damon’s beliefs?
A
- Rules of sounds in music, the same as rules of the human mind
- Music could change the mind, especially of young people
- state should enhance music that fostered positive attributes
- Believed only in Dorian and Phrygian harmoniai
3
Q
What were Plato’s beliefs about music?
A
Music shouldn’t be changed if one wants to keep institutions and laws
- different genres shouldn’t be mixed
4
Q
What were Phlyakes?
A
Originally “ridiculous people”
- later applied to interpreters of farcical performance
Phlyax did not have a specific genre
- employed for other literary products
5
Q
3 levels of stage setup?
A
Roof of skene, stage, and orchestra
6
Q
What was the discourse surrounding music?
A
Music was considered barbarized
7
Q
What is the kordax dance?
A
Obligatory dance to confirm a fairly decent or honest man
8
Q
What is the kallabis dance?
A
From Syracuse, dance involving rotation of the hips
