Question

Johann Sebastian Bach was able to take a short melody, suggested by someone, and on-the-spot create a three-part fugue based on the theme. This is an example of which of Gardner's intelligences?

Answer 1

Answer:

Musical intelligence        

Explanation:

Musical intelligence: In psychology, the term "musical intelligence" was introduced by Howard Gardner, and is described as an individual's capacity or capability to recognize tone, pitch, timbre, and rhythm. The musical intelligence helps an individual to reproduce, reflect, discern, and create music as distinguished by the musicians, sensitive listeners, composers, and vocalists, etc.

Characteristics:

1. Good at remembering melodies and songs.

2. Distinguishes musical tones and patterns easily.

In the question above, the given statement is an example of Gardener's musical intelligence.