A central aesthetic of the baroque is the exploitation of contrasts. The concerto explores this aesthetic in music.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Concertos developed out of the interest in pitting soft sounds against loud sounds, a reflection of the interest in contrasts central to the arts of the baroque period.
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A. family loyalty B. the obedient child C. the good mother D. the faithful wife
Name the following altered tones in the indicated keys.
raised fifth in C major ___________ raised second in Gb major ___________ raised third in F# minor ___________ lowered seventh in E@ major ___________ raised second in Cb major ___________ raised fourth in E minor ___________ raised first in Bb major ___________ raised first in Cb major ___________ raised fourth in G minor ___________ raised second in F# major ___________ raised fifth in Ab major ___________ raised fifth in F# major ___________ raised second in G major ___________ raised fifth in A major ___________
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What will be an ideal response?
His live performances set the standard for rock and roll
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