Music and melodies to manipulate senses
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- Monday, 01 July 2013
Music was more than melody in 17th century Europe – it was a way to manipulate the senses.
"One of the big fashions was the idea of the alleged power of great music to move listeners' emotions, depending on the will of the person performing," said Zak Ozmo, of the University of Hull's Early Music Ensemble.