The correct answer is C; the idea that only one feeling should be communicated in a piece of music.
Explanation:
The Doctrine of Affections has been around since the early 17th century. The doctrine was mostly accepted by the Baroque theorists and some composers. This theory was that music was arousing to emotions in the human body and could induce involuntary response from the listener.
The main theorists of this doctrine were;
Johann Mattheson
Andreas Werckmeister
Johann David Heinichen
Athanasius Kircher
One particular song that is thought to provoke several emotions in a person is called "Der vollkommene Capellmeister." This song was written in 1739.
C) the idea that only one feeling should be communicated in a piece of music
Explanation:
According to the interpretation of this theory, a musical idea was not just a representation of affection but its true materialization. That's why the Option C is no correct because, for the Doctrine of Affections, the song is the materialization of several feelings, almost an orchestra of feelings, and depending on the music strength or the symbolism of it, you can feel all these sensations.
