Which of the following best describes the bass line of this selection?
a) it recalls the double bass in vaudeville shows
b) it recalls the tuba in a Sousa march
c) it recalls banjo music from minstrel shows
d) it recalls the double bass in a Strauss waltz
c
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western music.
a. True b. False
Although Caravaggio was extremely influential on Spanish artists in the seventeenth century, their work is distinguished by __________
A. the predominance of secular subject matter B. a use of vivid color and expressive brushwork C. an ecstatic religiosity combined with realistic surface detail D. the use of decorative patterns and designs based on Islamic art
Matching
A. Bizet B. Verdi C. Wagner D. Puccini
Which statement best describes the role of the swing era drummer?
a. They provided dramatic and bold responses to the brass and saxophone parts b. They made the beat obvious for dancers and provided swing feel for the band c. They created a separate line of rhythmic activity from the horns d. They played provocative rhythms to interact with soloists