MUSC 102 Midterm Test Questions With Answers

MUSC 102 Midterm Test Questions With Answers Emotional Expression (pg. 219) - ANSWER- The emotion may be religious exaltation, grief, as in the laments, longing or passion, as in the love songs, joy of motion, sexual excitement. Essentially, music serves as a pathway for people to express their emotion, whether its happy, sad, excitement...etc. Aesthetic Enjoyment (pg. 223) - ANSWER- There is an aesthetic element to music that can be appreciated as beautiful or impressive or interesting in an objective way aside from its effect on listeners (both creators and contemplators can observe it) Entertainment (pg. 223) - ANSWER- People play music for personal use, to feel good. i.g., people listen to music when they're at a party and chill Communication (pg. 223) - ANSWER- Music is not a universal language, but the composer may use words that reflect the culture that he/ she is in. having such foundation, the lyrics that is used in the song would contain messages that he or she is trying to deliver to the audience. It reflects the composer's value, thoughts, emotion...etc. Essentially it's not universally understood, music is communication within a certain culture, framed by the composer Symbolic Representation (pg. 223) - ANSWER- Music is a symbolic representation of other things, ideas and behaviors