Why are Christie's Minstrels important to the history of popular music?
a. They developed an early form of R&B.
b. They performed the songs of black songwriters.
c. Despite their racist content, their shows helped to establish popular music in America.
d. They promoted the works of George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers.
c
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Which statement regarding the musical style of the Romantic period is inaccurate?
a. predominantly homophonic, but dense and rich because of the larger orchestra b. greater use of chromaticism adds color to the harmony c. powerful climaxes and chromatic inflections for expressiveness d. exciting, driving, energized rhythms propel the music forward with vigor e. dissonance conveys feelings of anxiety and longing
Dutch vanitas paintings were intended to __________.
A. remind viewers that the material world is not as long-lived as the spiritual B. entice viewers with their erotic subject matter C. appeal to patrons' vanity by representing them in an attractive light D. attract viewers with images of frivolity and pleasure
Briefly describe the distinctions between folk, popular, and classical music.
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