The Doctrine of the Affections was a popular theory in the what era?

Answer 1

The idea that music cannot affect listeners in an emotional way

Answer 2

This is as theory in musical aesthetics widely accepted by the Baroque composers in the Baroque era. The "Doctrine of the Affections" was first promulgated at the end of the Renaissance. It is the result of many minds at work so it couldn't be attributed to a sigle writer.

Answer 3

It was the idea that only one emotion should be portrayed in each piece of music.

Answer 4

Baroque.

The concept is an ancient Greek one, and was revived with the invention of the Opera as renewed antique drama before 1600.

Answer 5

The Doctrine of the Affections is the Baroque idea that only one specific feeling should be communicated throughout a piece of music.

Answer 6

The idea that music cannot affect listeners in an emotional way