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The Doctrine of the Affections is the Baroque-era idea that music is capable of expressing and/or arousing

emotion.

What are some of the elements of “Dido’s Lament” that arouse emotion (Use of instruments? Dynamics?

Pitch? Rhythm? Timbre?)

What emotion (emotions) do you think it is supposed to arouse? Do you find yourself feeling those

emotions?
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