Author Question: According to the Fundamentals of Music (De institutione musica), the performance of instrumental and ... (Read 32 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

According to the Fundamentals of Music (De institutione musica), the performance of instrumental and vocal music fell into which category?

a. musica mundane
b. musica instrumentalis
c. musicus cantor
d. musica humana

Question 2

Write a brief essay on bands of music and the function of these ensembles.

What will be an ideal response?

amcvicar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

used for more elaborate functions; public concerts
instrumentation:
two oboes
two French horns
one or two bassoons
often two clarinets (sometimes replacing the oboes)
ensemble was well known in Europe
such composers as Mozart and Haydn wrote for this ensemble
outdoor music
social (public concerts, outdoors and in theaters) and military occasions, parades
fairly skilled musicians
performers: often regimental officers