It was all but inevitable that the first operas:
A) would not be of interest to the people of Italy
B) would have no plot or storyline, just good music
C) would be rejected by the royal courts
D) would take a classic Greek story about the power of music as their subject
E) would be based on the Bible
D
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Discuss the significance of Amenhotep IV.
What will be an ideal response?
When it comes to critical thinking, the Dionysian refers to
a. attention to the craft or technique of any endeavor. b. emotional or intuitive responses to what we see. c. long-range speculation or "sight" based on former experience. d. reasoned, rational, coherent thought about what we see.
What quality did Fats Domino share with Big Joe Turner?
a. He became a major star. b. He didn't change his style. c. He had a soothing vocal style. d. He was rooted in New Orleans.