MUSIC 2MT3 TEST COMPREHENSIVE TEST
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ Music in healing shrines in Ancient Greece Answer: Prescribed for
the mentally ill in temples
◉ Pythagoras a view of music Answer: model for universe's
harmony; physics of music = physics of universe.
Strong Music = Balancing of 'physical' harmony = 'mental harmony'
= cure mental disorders.
Cautioned against flutes/symbols bc unbalancing influence
◉ Plato's perspective on music Answer: in line with Pythagoras
thought. Emphasized ethical and educational role of music - keep
soul pure.
music corruption can disrupt political & social conventions.
◉ Aristotle's therapeutic concept Answer: Believed music could
induce emotional catharsis.
,music's ability to communicate emotional states
Music impact on Character
◉ Who was the 'first' greek physician to establish medicine in
Rome? Answer: Asclepiades of Bythnia (124-40 B.C.)
◉ What was Asclepiades of Bythnia known for? Answer: created
health & disease theory (molecular medicine) & acknowledged
musics role is it
Established humane treatment for mental disorders, including music
therapy
◉ Greek Modal Scales Answer: Special effects for healing, e.g.,
Phrygian mode for encouraging emotional changes
referred to by Asclepiades
◉ Caelius Aurelianus Answer: North Africa in the Roman province of
Numidia
, Roman physician recommending massage, rest, heat, diet, and music
against physical pain.
indiscriminate use of music could cause madness
◉ Music in the Middle Ages Answer: C.500 - 1450 AD
Greek theories still dominated
Four Humors
◉ Four Humors Answer: Illness theory based on imbalances of black
bile, yellow bile, phlegm, and blood
◉ Saint Basil of the Middle Ages Answer: music positive vehicle for
sacred emotions > can balance humous
◉ Hymns use in The Middle Ages Answer: effective against certain
unspecified respiratory disease
◉ What was Boethius Circa (Roman Christian Philosopher of the
Middle Ages known for? Answer: • Formulated the structure of
medieval music: Book - De Institutione Musica.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ Music in healing shrines in Ancient Greece Answer: Prescribed for
the mentally ill in temples
◉ Pythagoras a view of music Answer: model for universe's
harmony; physics of music = physics of universe.
Strong Music = Balancing of 'physical' harmony = 'mental harmony'
= cure mental disorders.
Cautioned against flutes/symbols bc unbalancing influence
◉ Plato's perspective on music Answer: in line with Pythagoras
thought. Emphasized ethical and educational role of music - keep
soul pure.
music corruption can disrupt political & social conventions.
◉ Aristotle's therapeutic concept Answer: Believed music could
induce emotional catharsis.
,music's ability to communicate emotional states
Music impact on Character
◉ Who was the 'first' greek physician to establish medicine in
Rome? Answer: Asclepiades of Bythnia (124-40 B.C.)
◉ What was Asclepiades of Bythnia known for? Answer: created
health & disease theory (molecular medicine) & acknowledged
musics role is it
Established humane treatment for mental disorders, including music
therapy
◉ Greek Modal Scales Answer: Special effects for healing, e.g.,
Phrygian mode for encouraging emotional changes
referred to by Asclepiades
◉ Caelius Aurelianus Answer: North Africa in the Roman province of
Numidia
, Roman physician recommending massage, rest, heat, diet, and music
against physical pain.
indiscriminate use of music could cause madness
◉ Music in the Middle Ages Answer: C.500 - 1450 AD
Greek theories still dominated
Four Humors
◉ Four Humors Answer: Illness theory based on imbalances of black
bile, yellow bile, phlegm, and blood
◉ Saint Basil of the Middle Ages Answer: music positive vehicle for
sacred emotions > can balance humous
◉ Hymns use in The Middle Ages Answer: effective against certain
unspecified respiratory disease
◉ What was Boethius Circa (Roman Christian Philosopher of the
Middle Ages known for? Answer: • Formulated the structure of
medieval music: Book - De Institutione Musica.
