What is sprechstimme?
A. A singing technique where the notes are half-sung, half-spoken.
B. A type of music designed to capture a blurred impression of a scene rather than the crisp detail.
C. A rejection of tonality.
D. The concept of being experimental, fresh, and new in art.
E. The speaking portion of German singspiel
Ans: A. A singing technique where the notes are half-sung, half-spoken.
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