The music of James Brown
a) involves extended improvisations for the horn section
b) emphasizes melody over rhythm
c) is heavily produced in the studio
d) fuses riff-based blues with a gospel performing style
D
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Where was Béla Bartók born?
A. Bohemia B. Slovenia C. Turkey D. Hungary
How did Italian music differ from French music?
a. Italian music was more abstract. b. Italian music tended to focus on florid vocal displays. c. Italian music was primarily monophonic. d. Italian music was slower and more serious.
What blues artist had a profound effect on August Wilson both as a person and as an artist?
A. Bessie Smith B. Louis Armstrong C. Billy Holiday D. Muddy Waters