Briefly describe the alabado, addressing both its musical characteristics and religious function.
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a religious folk song in free meter sung in unisonthe most characteristic form of music cultivated by the PenitentesAccording to Candelaria/Kingman, it has been called the “backbone of congregational singing since the sixteenth century” (38).It is still sung in Hispanic Catholic churches throughout the Southwest.Example is “Al Pie de Este Santo Altar” (“At the foot of this holy altar”)lengthy strophic songcommemorates aspects of the Passion of Christunaccompanied except by the improvised interjections of the pito, said to represent the lamenting cries of the Virgin Mary
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a. the Yellow b. the Nile c. the Indus d. the Tigris
Many educators and artists would make the case that exposure to and participation in children's theatre can be very beneficial to most elementary school children. In a time when budget cuts often put the arts in jeopardy in our public schools, what are the main arguments you would use to the board of education to retain or develop children's theatre at your local elementary school?
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Which category is the director NOT involved in?
A. Work with the text B. Work with the actors C. Work with the designers D. Coordinating all the elements of the production E. None of these choices