What are some of the musical aspects that make the mbira sound so complex?
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• Each key of the mbira emits a "cluster of overtones" (see definition of overtone above), the resonator further modifies and manipulates the sounds, buzzing bottle caps (attached to the soundboard and resonator) add a rhythmic element. "Tones overlap . . . the whole is far more than the sum of the parts [Worlds of Music, citing Berliner, 1993]."
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Which details in Lalla Essaydi's La Grande Odalisque subvert the woman's identification as an "odalisque" in contrast to the original work by Ingres referenced through the work's title?
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How does writing about an artwork’s factual information compare to writing an analysis?
a. Facts assess the artwork in its original context and current relevance. b. Facts include known information, such as title, date, and medium. c. Facts provide an evaluation based on the theories of art criticism. d. Facts determine whether or not an artwork should be censored.
Which of the following is the most common type of ceramic?
a. stoneware b. earthenware c. porcelain d. glazed pottery
Which element of this object is noted for creating the distinctively naturalistic Tang style?
a) the sancai b) the mingqi c) the feng shui d) the ferghana