In the development section of a piece, composers would break the themes down into small melodic or rhythmic motives.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The development concentrates on the themes presented in the exposition and manipulates them in a variety of ways. Motives can be expanded, or the themes or parts of them might be repeated at different pitch levels. Changes in timbre, rhythm, and dynamics are among the many devices that may be employed. 

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The term that describes the repetition of a musical motive at successively higher or lower degrees of the scale is:

a. walking bass b. basso ostinato c. terraced dynamics d. melodic sequence e. monody

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In free counterpoint, each successive voice imitate imitates the previous example, as in “Frère Jacques.”

a. true b. false

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The Super Realist sculptor Duane Hanson used __________ or a high degree of illusion in his work, Woman with Dog (fig. 26.21)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Briefly discuss why it is necessary to view Indian music (or any music for that matter) in its cultural and performance context.

What will be an ideal response?

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