Chorale melodies were often incorporated by composers as themes in instrumental
works.
a. true
b. false
ANS: a.
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A) Surrealism B) Realism C) Expressionism D) Naturalism E) Absurdism
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A. Impressionism B. Dadaism C. Expressionism D. Surrealism
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