All of the following statements are true of the blues EXCEPT?
a) blues subjects typically deal with poverty, fatigue, injustice, and lost love
b) the structure of the blues is entirely free and determined by the improvisations of the vocalist
c) blues was an important force in the development of jazz
d) blues originated in the south among enslaved African Americans
b
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A. incorporated Gypsy elements. B. became closely identified with Egyptian nationalism. C. incorporated Ottoman elements. D. all of the above.
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A. anthropomorphic B. mudra C. interlace D. idealized E. naturalistic
Digital grading allows for altering the color of shots in postproduction.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What invention helped to sustain the sound of stringed instruments?
A. The bow B. Hammers C. The mute D. Gut strings