What is name for the recess, or niche, in the mosque wall closest to Mecca?
a. mihrab
b. iwan
c. qibla
d. madrasa
Answer: a
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All of the following are characteristics of Baroque art except
A. the direction of the viewer's eye is often directed off the canvas. B. sculpted figures are seething with tension and strain. C. elaborate and complex decorative ornamentation. D. buildings project a sense of repose and stability.
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The melodies of Gregorian chant are commonly sung a cappella.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Which of the following is NOT representative of this listening example?
A. strophic form B. lyrical melody C. clear, balanced phrases D. lining out
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What formal technique is based on the polyphonic development of a primary melodic idea?
A. Suite B. Toccata C. Sonata D. Fugue
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