Which one of the following is not an important characteristic of the blues?

A. accompaniment in different meter from singer
B. raspy, improvised vocal quality
C. syncopation, blue notes, and 12-bar sections
D. lyrics usually concerning poverty or politics


ANS: D. lyrics usually concerning poverty or politics

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