Questão de Humanities and their Technologies #019e354a
The Viennese waltz is the oldest of the traditional ballroom dances. It has been danced since the Middle Ages, when couples circled the ballroom in a closed posture. Because it was danced in pairs in intimate contact, the waltz enchanted medieval society, but it also suffered prohibitions for infringing "good morals." Originating from country and folk dances, in the 16th century, the French aristocracy abandoned the waltz due to its close relationship with plebeian culture, only to later revive it.
The cultural expression described in the text was rejected at the beginning of the Modern Age because it brought together
traits derived from Norse witchcraft.
Practices inspired by pagan rituals.
rules stemming from the Renaissance period.
compasses produced in colonized territories.
elements originating from popular segments.
Explicação Oficial / Explicações da Comunidade
Analysis of the Text about the Waltz
The correct answer is option A. E) elements originating from popular segments.
1. Analysis of the Reason for Rejection
The question focuses specifically on why the waltz was rejected by the French aristocracy at the beginning of the Modern Age (16th century). The text provides a direct and unequivocal answer to this question.
The key passage is:
- "[...] in the 16th century, the French aristocracy abandoned the waltz because of its close relationship with plebeian culture [...]"
Furthermore, the text reinforces this origin by stating that the waltz was "Originating from rural and folk dances".
"Plebeian culture," "country dances," and "folk dances" are all expressions that refer to elements originating from popular segmentsThe rejection, therefore, was not for moral reasons (as in the Middle Ages), but due to class prejudice. The aristocracy, at a certain point, saw the waltz as an inferior cultural manifestation, "of the people," and therefore temporarily abandoned it.
2. Evaluation of Other Alternatives
- A) Traits derived from Norse witchcraft: Incorrect. The text makes no mention of witchcraft or Norse culture. * B) Practices inspired by pagan rituals: Incorrect. The text does not mention pagan rituals. The origin described is secular ("rural and folkloric"). * C) rules stemming from the Renaissance period: Incorrect. The rejection occurred. during The Renaissance, but the text does not state that the rules of dance were the problem. The cause was its social origin. * D) rhythms produced in colonized territories: Incorrect. The text points to a European and popular origin, not a colonial one.
3. Conclusion
The cultural expression of the waltz was rejected by the French elite at the beginning of the Modern Age because it brought people together. elements originating from popular segments, being seen as a dance of plebeian origin and therefore unsuitable for the nobility of that period.