Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the African jazz style known as mbaqana?
a. American swing rhythmic feel
b. A slow, heavy beat
c. Complex bop-like melodies
d. Cyclical marabi harmonies
C
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a. the hills and gullies of a landscape. b. a voluptuous figure. c. a reclining female form. d. all of these. e. none of these.
The last beat of a measure, which is usually the weakest, is called the
A. upbeat. B. crescendo. C. decrescendo. D. downbeat.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. Branford Marsalis b. Anthony Braxton c. John Zorn d. Steve Coleman