Which of the following best describes a shawm?

a) a forerunner of the violin
b) a membrane based percussion instrument
c) an organ-like instrument without stops
d) a double reed instrument


d

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The naturalism and compelling drama of Caravaggio make their appearance in which work highlighting martyrdom by José de Ribera?

A. Martyrdom of Saint Peter B. Martyrdom of Saint Teresa C. lt;em> Martyrdom of Saint Serapion D. Martyrdom of Saint Philip

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All of the following statements apply to Philippe de Vitry except:

A) was an influential music theorist as well as a composer B) as a member of the clergy, he capped his career as the bishop of Meaux C) as a poet, he wrote the Roman de Fauvel D) exemplified all the characteristics of what a later age would call a "Renaissance man," being a mathematician, astronomer, politician, soldier, diplomat, poet, and musician

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The peacocks on the Sarcophagus of Constantina symbolize __________

A. Bacchus B. religious freedom C. eternal life in paradise D. the Eucharist

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This recording is representative of which one of the following?

A. bluegrass B. “outlaw country” C. the “Nashville Sound” D. western swing

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