In a musical time signature, what does the upper number indicate?

A. How many measures there are in a composition
B. How many notes there are in a measure
C. What kind of note gets a beat
D. How many beats fall in a measure


Answer: D

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Dead screen refers to which of the following?

A. Shots involving extreme camera actions that confuse or cause disinterest in the viewer B. Screen time devoted to nondiegetic elements such as opening credits C. Shots of a film that do not contain any of the principal characters D. Screen area with no dramatically or aesthetically interesting visual information

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What will be an ideal response?

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The American composer of musicals Stephen Sondheim introduced ________, which intentionally leave audiences wondering about their meaning and resolution.

A. concept musicals B. musical comedies C. ensembles D. instrumental musicals

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