What were the various influences that came together to create the "American musical"?

What will be an ideal response?


Students could talk about the intermezzi, the popularity of the burlesque,
minstrelsy and finally, the melodrama.

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German scenarist Carl Mayer is considered the main force behind:

A. the "New Objectivity" trend. B. the German historical spectacle. C. the Kammerspiel genre. D. the street film.

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Who wrote The Menaechmi?

A. Horace B. Terence C. Seneca D. Plautus

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Skyscrapers in America symbolize _________.

a. the sun and moon b. modern life and power c. the world mountain d. a spiritual journey e. machines

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The artist of the spoils from Jerusalem from the Arch of Titus ____ to create the illusion of depth

a. colored the background b. used different levels of relief c. introduced allegorical figures d. placed the figures in a landscape

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