Quadrivium

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What Does Quadrivium Mean?

  • 四艺
  • 四学科
  • 四门学科

Quadrivium Pronunciation

/kwɒˈdrɪviəm/

Quadrivium Definition

noun

Definition

A curriculum comprising the four subjects of arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy, which were considered essential for a liberal education in medieval universities.

In ZH

包括算术、几何、音乐和天文学四门学科的课程，这些学科在中世纪大学中被视为自由教育的基础。

How to Use Quadrivium in a Sentence

  • The quadrivium was essential to the education of scholars in the Middle Ages.
  • Students studied the quadrivium to prepare for advanced philosophical studies.
  • In the Renaissance, the quadrivium formed the basis of a classical education.
  • Each subject in the quadrivium builds upon the others for a comprehensive understanding.
  • The quadrivium included both the sciences and the arts.

Synonyms for Quadrivium