Musical pieces (often short) that have an improvised sound in spite of their carefully written notation are called

A. études.
B. impromptus.
C. nocturnes.
D. treatments.


B

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A. only about 75 years old B. taken from Korean tradition C. kept alive mainly by men D. kept alive mainly by women E. performed in open-air markets

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A playwright's pay is called

A) A royalty B) A tax write-off C) A play fee D) The author's fee E) The playwright's take

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Which of the following would influence a costume design?

A. the size and the configuration of the theatre space. B. the physical demands of the production. C. the actor's feelings about their characters. D. all of the above.

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When and where did Mannerism begin? Using the Allegory painting by Bronzino as an example, discuss the characteristics of the Mannerist style.  

What will be an ideal response?

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