J. A. D. Ingres' Grande Odalisque is an example of what romantic theme?
a. interest in the exotic
b. nostalgia for the past
c. heroic individualism
d. interest in the evil and grotesque
Answer: a
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This song form (or some variant of it) was used in the majority of popular songs until well into the
rock era.
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