What does the term sprezzatura mean to Castiglione's courtier? Can this be related to some example in contemporary society?
What will be an ideal response?
Literally, the term can be translated as "undervaluing" or "setting a small price" on something. It denotes an effortless mastery of all skills required of a gentleman or lady; an attitude of nonchalance. The role of a contemporary politician might be discussed in relation to this concept.
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more aspects of a performer’s technique.
a. character piece b. incidental music c. etude d. opus e. nocturne
Gershwin's __________________ is the most widely performed twentieth century classical composition
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The music of Santana
A. integrated Afro-Cuban music into rock. B. takes as its starting point the bossa nova. C. was the first commercially successful music by a Latino artist in the United States. D. is not riff-based.
Which of the following is not true about System of a Down?
A. Their band name was influenced by the band Slayer. B. They are an Armenian-American band. C. They recorded a duet with Avril Lavigne. D. Their name came from a poem called "Victims of a Down."