This New York-born and Harvard-educated composer studied in France with Nadia Boulanger; highly critical of the avant-garde music of the 1950s, his music sought to emphasize communication through instrumental genres
A) Steve Reich
B) John Adams
C) Elliott Carter
D) John Cage
C
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A. Imperial City B. Forbidden City C. Gate of Heavenly Peace D. Gate of Supreme Harmony E. The Garden of Imperial Delights
Listen to "Sambia" (PL 11-40), then indicate the best answer for the following question:The instrumentation for this piece features
A. a small jazz combo. B. trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a rhythmic section. C. bata drums with trumpets. D. steel drums.
"Chester" may be seen as Billings's response to the
a. War of 1812 against England. b. French and Indian War. c. American struggle for independence. d. inauguration of George Washington as U.S. president.
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Which figure is not placed in the standard position in Leonardo's version of the Last Supper?
A. Jesus B. Judas C. Peter D. Mary Magdalene