How does the structure of mbira music reflect an African view of time?
a. The different timbres reflect the sounds of nature.
b. The music can be reproduced identically each time it is performed.
c. The music unfolds gradually through repetition and variation.
d. The music repeats with no variation, reflecting the patterns of nature.
c. The music unfolds gradually through repetition and variation.
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?