What musical style does the following passage best describe: a style in which a singer declaims a text in a manner once measured and free, lyrical yet rhythmically fluid, monody lies partway between song and speech?
a) recitative
b) monody
c) opera
d) basso continuo
b
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Which one of the following is intended primarily to entertain, soothe, and comfort their audiences?
A. “folk” gospel B. “jubilee” gospel C. traditional gospel D. contemporary gospel
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Based on north/south geographic regions, what are the two musical styles of India?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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The archeologist __________ located and excavated Troy
A. Elgin B. Carter C. Schliemann D. Evans
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