Describe the typical structure of a blues song. Discuss the topics and standard organization of the text, the interaction
between the vocalist and instrumentalist, and the harmonic organization. Feel free to include a chart that lays out the
interrelationship of these three components.
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: AAB text (see page 418 for list of topics), use of instrumental breaks between lines, twelve-bar blues pattern,
chart in text
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A. coexistence of different religions B. persecution of Christians C. destruction of Roman temples D. prohibition of paganism
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A) a head arrangement B) a comp C) a jam session D) free jazz
The structure of Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party is intended to
a. showcase Renoir's skill in color-field technique. b. serve as a forerunner to the subsequent work of Paul Cézanne. c. establish visual relationships that match conversational relationships within the painting. d. capture the "human" element of the middle class.
Which set of abbreviations progresses from loudest to softest?
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