What term describes the distinctive sound quality of different instruments such as a trumpet or violin, which are recognized as different even though both instruments may be playing the same pitch?
What will be an ideal response?
- Timbre or tone quality (instrumentation, performing medium and sound source are synonyms for timbre.)
- All melodies begin at a particular loudness level. The volume (or dynamic) level may remain unchanged throughout the music, or may increase or decrease in loudness level as the music proceeds. The changes in loudness levels may be abrupt or gradual.
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Which three technological innovations aided the development of early rock and roll music?
What will be an ideal response?
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In the Commedia, who guided Dante through Hell?
A. Virgil B. Beatrice C. Brutus D. Satan
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Which category of art depicts erotic imagery?
A. Niche B. "Pompeian Red" C. Shunga D. Kidder
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