Where did the Umayyads establish the School of Translation, which was responsible for spreading translations of classical Greek literature and philosophy throughout the West?
A. Seville
B. Córdoba
C. Granada
D. Toledo
Answer: D
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What scale is this musical example based on?
Excerpt from J. S. Bach ¾ Bourrée in E minor, public domain, http://www.free-scores.com/download-sheet-music.php?pdf=21337 [accessed 12/1/2011].
A. major pentatonic scale B. minor pentatonic scale C. major scale D. melodic minor scale E. harmonic minor scale
What is the name for the modal construct found in Arabic music?
a. jin b. maqam c. taqsim d. iqa
Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas differ from the Lutheran chorales' simple melodies on which they were based due to their
a. lush string accompaniments. b. double chorus. c. addition of counterpoint. d. narration by a tenor evangelist.
Match each composition with its composer.
A. The Nelson Mass B. Fidelio C. The Marriage of Figaro