What is tarab?
What will be an ideal response?
• "The concept of tarab [translates roughly as ‘ecstasy' or ‘enchantment'] gets to the very heart of Arab musical aesthetics. The term refers to a repertoire of traditional compositions as well as to a style of performance . . . In ‘tarab culture,' musicians and audiences expect performances to be inspired and inspiring."
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The Umayyads built large bathhouses with halls that were often furnished with mosaic floors, such as the Floor fresco depicting two court musicians and a mounted hunter (9.6) from Qasr al-Hayr depicting ____________
a. the interior of the mosque b. script c. religious scenes d. images of luxury
Why did the London-formed Independents call their creations "Pop Art"?
a. They based it on American popular culture. b. The vivid colors they used "pop" from the canvas. c. It celebrated the popular films of the 1950s. d. The term derived from London slang.
This genre, intended for entertainment as well as spiritual edification, makes no use of acting, costumes, or staging
a. cantata b. opera seria c. monody d. chorale e. oratorio
What belief is common to both Hinduism and Buddhism?
A. Monotheism B. Devotion to deities C. Time is cyclical D. Social hierarchy