What are some of the yin and yang dualities that apply to the Chinese world? (Answers may vary.)
What will be an ideal response?
• In spite of living in many highly varied locations, people within this zone perceive of themselves as a singular cultural entity known as "Chinese."
• Chinese thought and language share common principles and structures, while at the same time sustain diverse perspectives.
• While there are few musical features that the Chinese share in common, on the other hand the Chinese believe their music "makes them special and distinct from everyone else [WOM returns to this issue at the chapter's end]."
(Look over the guide to Mandarin Chinese pronunciation.)
A Cross-section of Chinese Music
Study the "Grid of selected genres of Chinese music," which organizes the musical genres presented in this chapter.
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Cole's The Oxbow combines the Romantic landscape characteristics of __________.
A. drama and idylls B. spirituality and order C. exoticism and nostalgia D. the sublime and rationality
Which of the following need to be ready before you venture off for a life in the theatre?
A. work ethic B. daily communication C. sense of proportion D. all of the above
Compare the music of Ives and Copland. Discuss their differing views regarding communicating with an audience,
and their musical style, in particular their treatment of melody (and source of themes), harmony, and texture.
What will be an ideal response?What type of comparison is contained in the line, "tissue of mist that veils a valley's lap"?
A. simile B. metrical C. alliteration D. metaphor