The secular ideals of the American Enlightenment were exemplified in the life and career o
A.Thomas Hood
B.Benjamin Franklin
C.Thomas Jefferson
D.George Washington
A.Thomas Hood
B.Benjamin Franklin
C.Thomas Jefferson
D.George Washington
1. Early in the 17th century, the English settlements in ___ and ___ began the main stream of what we recognize as the American national history. 2. The Puritans had come to New England for the sake of ___ freedom, while Virginia had been planted mainly as a commercial venture. 3. American ___ dealt a decisive blow upon the puritan traditions and brought to life secular education and literature. 4. The secular ideals of the American Enlightenment were exemplified in the career of ___, who instructed his countryman as a printer, not a priest.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period— 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 actually hear ancient music—although they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modem music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a half—though at different rates in different countries—that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.
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
According to Salah, continual terrorist attacks were caused by ______.
A.the secular criticism
B.the religious criticism
C.the anger over the government's corruption
D.the antagonistic feelings against the West
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