BCAED Quiz 1 - Roman Music History

During its early history, for what purpose was Ancient Roman music mostly used?

• Religious ceremonies

• Entertainment

• Military purposes

• Social gatherings

Who is credited with adapting the Roman musical tradition during his reign?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Numa Pompilius

• Hannibal

What did Roman music primarily consist of in terms of melody?

• Vocal solos

• A single melody

• Complex rhythms

• Multiple harmonies

Which ancient tradition influenced the use of four notes and different rhythms in Roman music?

• Egyptian

• Etruscan

• Celtic

• Greek

How did the Romans adopt much of their musical tradition?

• From Greek musical traditions

• From the Phoenicians

• From the Carthaginians

• From the Egyptians

Which Roman orator and philosopher mentioned the adaptation of Roman music during Numa Pompilius' reign?

• Julius Caesar

• Cicero

• Virgil

• Seneca

Which of the following civilizations did not significantly influence Roman music?

• Etruscan

• Greek

• Indian

• Egyptian

According to Roman beliefs, what did music reflect the orderliness of?

• The government

• The military

• The cosmos

• Social hierarchies

What subject was Roman music particularly associated with?

• Agriculture

• Mathematics and knowledge

• Mythology

• Medicine

What is the name of the oldest surviving complete musical composition, including musical notation, from anywhere in the world?

• The Seikilos Symphony

• The Roman Anthem

• The Euterpe Elegy

• The Seikilos Epitaph