Discuss the meaning of the term genre in relation to music-culture

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• genres are named, standard units of the repertory, such as "song" or "jazz"
• terms for genres are not the same in all music-cultures
• in repertories of music, genre defines and labels the music itself

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The form in which a theme is stated and then goes through a number of modifications, such as changes or key, meter, or accompaniment patterns, is called

A) rondo. B) minuet and trio. C) prelude and fugue. D) theme and variations.

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The original idea for reinforced concrete began in the 1860s with Jacques Monier, who proposed strengthening concrete __________ with wire mesh

a. pavers b. sidewalks c. benches d. garden statuary e. flowerpots

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Which scale does John Cage's 4'33" use?

A. Heptatonic B. Pentatonic C. Hexatonic D. None

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Which composition is an example of the program symphony?

a. Romeo and Juliet b. Symphonie fantastique c. Thus Spoke Zarathustra d. Pictures at an Exhibition e. Ride of the Valkyries

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