The Four Temperaments Suite by Matt Smith - BIG BAND

The concept of The Four Temperaments was originated by the Ancient Greek medical scholar, Aelius Galenus, to illustrate the influence of the four basic bodily fluids on human character traits. These temperaments include Melancholic, Phlegmatic, Choleric, and Sanguine. According to this theory, each individual possesses a mix of these temperaments, however, predominantly exhibits one. Each temperament is linked to a specific classical element and a personality type: Melancholic - Earth - Analytical and Quiet Phlegmatic - Water - Calm and Unemotional Choleric - Fire - Short-tempered and Fast Sanguine - Air - Optimistic and Social