Question

question 10 of 10
the doctrine of the affections referred to all of the following except:
a. the idea that music cannot affect listeners in an emotional way
b. the idea that music communicates emotional ideas
c. the idea that only one feeling should be communicated in a piece of music
d. the association of certain sounds with emotional ideas, e.g. a lamenting bass connotes sadness

Explanation:

The Doctrine of the Affections was centered around the idea that music could communicate and evoke emotions. It posited that music has the power to convey emotional ideas (B), that a piece of music should focus on one main feeling (C), and that certain musical elements (like a lamenting bass) could be associated with specific emotions (D). Option A goes against the very essence of this doctrine as it claims music cannot affect listeners emotionally, which is not in line with what the Doctrine of the Affections proposed.

Answer:

A. The idea that music cannot affect listeners in an emotional way