The playing of one or more motives, themes, or melodies against each other is called
A. tempo
B. contrast
C. counterpoint
D. harmony
C
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a. Nathaniel Hawthorne b. Walt Whitman c. Ralph Waldo Emerson d. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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a) iconoclasts. b) iconographers. c) graffiti artists. d) calligraphers.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In a jazz ensemble, comping is done by the:
a. bass player. b. drummer. c. saxophonist. d. pianist.