The Doctrine of the Affections is best described as:

A. A Baroque idea that music should make people happy

B. A Baroque idea that as many feelings as possible should be communicated in a piece of music

C. A Baroque idea that only one feeling should be communicated in a piece of music

D. A Baroque idea that music should not convey any feelings

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William Potts

21 February, 14:42

The Doctrine of the Affections is best described as:

A. A Baroque idea that music should make people happy

B. A Baroque idea that as many feelings as possible should be communicated in a piece of music

C. A Baroque idea that only one feeling should be communicated in a piece of music

D. A Baroque idea that music should not convey any feelings

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Mercedes Meyers · Answer 1

The Doctrine of the Affections is best described as a Baroque idea that as many feelings as possible should be communicated in a piece of music. There are six basic affects, according to Rene Decartes: admiration, love, hatred, desire, joy, and sorrow.