What does it mean that Aaron Copland's "Hoe-Down" is composed in an "open" fashion?
a) He composed it in a public area where all could see him working.
b) He left some parts unwritten and "open" for improvisation.
c) He leaves sonic space between instrumental parts, much like the open space of the American West.
d) He chose to leave the piece open for later compositional additions and improvements.
c
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a. vaudeville b. the revue c. musical comedy d. musical theater
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A. adding God the Father at the top B. increasing the amount of figures C. expanding it to include more landscape D. making it darker and simpler
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A. chief painter B. landscape architect C. prime minister D. soldier-in-arms
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a. within a team b. horizontally c. vertically d. downward