Why did some cool jazz groups include atypical instruments such as the baritone saxophone or French horn?
a. The groups wanted to increase the size of their ensembles and develop different harmonic styles.
b. Those instruments had a mellow sound that fit the relaxed nature of cool jazz.
c. The groups wanted to be considered valid in the eyes of classical musicians.
d. Those instruments became extremely popular in rock music.
b
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A) drama and architecture B) vase painting and sculpture C) poetry and dance D) pottery and weaving
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