Describe the musical style and career of James Brown.

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(1933-2006), singer, songwriter, inventor of musical style Funk; Professional gospel singer; "Please, Please, Please" first pop hit; Dramatic performer with energetic dance and vocal style; 1964-First funk recording "Out of Sight"; 1968-"Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud; Often called the Godfather of Soul, Soul Brother No. 1, Mr, Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, and the Man with all of the Names.

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When several different rhythms are sounding simultaneously, it is called polyrhythm.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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? What scene is represented on this Athenian white-ground lekythos by the Achilles Painter?

A. Lady performing her morning toilette B. Young men lounging at a symposium C. The meeting of Paris and Helen D. Warrior taking leave of his wife

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What instrument(s) is/are heard at the very beginning of “Origins” (0:00-0:16)?

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Erik Satie was a French composer who rejected Impressionism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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