What were musicians in the swing era expected to be able to do?

a. improvise a solo whenever somebody pointed to them
b. read music well and blend with the other musicians
c. switch between multiple instruments during the performance
d. devise new head arrangements on the spot


b

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Which statement is true about both the Paleolithic cave paintings in Europe and Stone Age Australian "X-ray style" rock paintings?

a) The internal organs, muscles, and bones of the animals are shown. b) The paintings were created as part of a ritual animal sacrifice. c) The humans and animals are idealized and show specific individuals. d) The animals in the paintings were consumed as food by humans.

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Paul Cézanne's artwork can be distinguished from that of Impressionists because __________.

A. he distorts forms to expresses his emotional state B. he solidly models the faces and hands of his subjects C. he only attempts to capture the fleeting effects of light D. his application of color creates a highly structured painting

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Jane Austen's novels are known for focusing on the comic contradictions between human actions and values, and for her heroines, who are often intelligent and generous in spirit, concerned with reconciling economic security with proper social and moral behavior.

a. true b. false

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