How many raga are known and performed today in North Indian music?
a. 5
b. 9
c. 12
d. 72
D
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The body of knowledge known as the humanities gained popularity as they were called upon to
a. increase quantitative literacy b. celebrate the inheritance of “Western Civilization” [or contributions] c. increase knowledge of the scientific method
Alcuin accomplished all of the following EXCEPT
A. educating Charlemagne's daughters as well as his sons. B. writing elementary texts. C. teaching Charlemagne how to write. D. training two dozen students who founded schools of their own.
Which work by J.S. Bach did Mendelssohn revive, initiating widespread performances of Bach's music?
A. The St. Matthew Passion B. "Wachet auf" ("Sleepers, Awake") C. The "Coffee Cantata" D. Brandenburg Concerto no. 2
The ________ principle of contrasting sonorities formed the basis of the Baroque concerto.
A. toccata B. concertato C. continuo D. sonata