Interpretive criticism centers upon
A. formal elements of a work
B. the content
C. the relative merits of a work
D. the degree of beauty of a work of art
B
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Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed is credited with coining the phrase "rock and roll" as a code for
Rhythm and Blues.
a. True b. False
Recitative is:
A) a section of an opera that generally contains dialogue to further the action B) a section of an opera that features syllabic setting of the text delivered in a rhythm approximating speech C) opera performed in a recital setting D) both a and b E) both b and c
A general, listening-based comparison of Balinese gamelan gong kebyar (PL 2-10) and Central Javanese court gamelan (PL 2-4) reveals that
A. they are virtually identical to one another. B. they exhibit no evident relationship, due to the Hindu musical influences that have transformed Javanese music over the past five centuries. C. they exhibit no evident relationship, due to the Muslim musical influences that have transformed Javanese music over the past five centuries. D. they share many foundational musical characteristics, yet sound very different from one another.
Which of the following instruments features buttons that are depressed to form chords?
A. mandolin. B. dulcimer. C. autoharp. D. jew's harp.