Music and Worship Student Presentations
Document Type
Conference Presentation
Event Date
4-11-2013
Conference/Event
National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Location
La Crosse, WI
Abstract
Throughout history music has played an integral role in shaping both societies at large and individuals who are a part of these societies. Many of these individuals have sought not only to enjoy music by listening to it from an aesthetic paradigm, but by understanding it from a metaphysical one, probing its sonic depths and studying its emotive qualities, starting with the doctrines of music proposed by ancient Greek philosophers. However, from the doctrines of music in the ancient era up to the doctrines of music in the baroque era, one can observe a shift in the way music was perceived metaphysically. In spite of this shift, there remained a unifying idea: music moves. In this paper, I will attempt to show where this shift in musical thought occurred in history and explain its significance for present day lovers of music. By understanding the impact of this paradigm shift and having a more accurate way of approaching the perception of music in general, one is able to be more effective in realizing and appreciating the power of music in everyday life.
Keywords
Music, Cosmos, Anthropos
Recommended Citation
Cates, Brian R., "On the Power of Music: Using 'Cosmos' and 'Anthropos' to Articulate a Holistic Approach to Discussing the Power of Music" (2013). Music and Worship Student Presentations. 17.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/music_and_worship_student_presentations/17
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