Gregorian chant, despite the diversity of musical styles, shares all of the following qualities with the exception of:
a. sung in unison.
b. emphasizes a smooth rhythm with no syncopation to disturb the metricalstructure
c. tendency toward stepwise movement without large melodic leaps.
d. avoids overt musical gestures to express the text.
b
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Which of the following techniques did Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington use in his concert jazz compositions?
A. unresolved dissonances B. chromaticism C. "Afro-American" effects D. all of the above
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A. deep-focus B. iris in/iris out C. rack-focusing D. long-shot
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Which attribute of the king did the Benin Plaque with Warrior and Attendants emphasize?
A. Mercy B. Generosity C. Power D. Aloofness