Question

instead of banning certain modes altogether aristotle recognized modes could be used for different reasons according to the aristotle the phrygian mode should br used in moderation because it.... A. Made people thoughtful and manly. B. Made people stupid. C. Made people sad. D. Made people exited and emotional. E. Made people crazy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Made people exited and emotional.

In fact, Aristotle says that it makes people "violently exciting", similarly to the effect of the flute as an instrument. This sentiment, according to Aristotle, is also shown in some forms of poetry, most notably in dithyrambs - and that is also because of the Phrygian meter.