Which philosophy argues that music should be studied in and for itself, developing sensitivity?

• A. Aesthetic Approach
• B. Utilitarian Approach
• C. Orff Schulwerk Method
• D. Dalcroze Eurhythmics

Answer: (A)

Music should be studied for its own sake, with a focus on beauty, expression, and developing listening sensitivity. This is the aesthetic approach, which treats music as an end in itself and aims to cultivate students’ perceptive ears, taste, and emotional understanding through engagement with musical works, form, timbre, and meaning. It contrasts with a utilitarian view that emphasizes music for functional outcomes or benefits beyond music itself, and with approaches like Orff Schulwerk and Dalcroze Eurhythmics, which emphasize hands-on creativity and movement-based learning, respectively. So this description aligns with studying music for its intrinsic value and the development of sensitivity.