Blue notes are a hallmark of blues music. What is a blue note?

What will be an ideal response?


• A blue note occurs when both regular and flatted forms of certain scale degrees are used (often with sliding in between these scale pitches)—see also question #2 above regarding intonation and blue notes.

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In which church did Christopher Wren integrate Palladian, French, and Italian Baroque features?

A. Saint Martin-in-the-Field's, London B. All Hallows, London C. Saint Paul's, London D. Saint Dunstan's, London

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Which of the following is one of the oldest religions of the Western world and is the foundation of Christianity and Islam?

A. Buddhism B. Hinduism C. Judaism D. Taoism

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The accomplishments of Theodulf of Orléans included all of the following EXCEPT

A. designing the chapel at Germigny-des-Prés. B. composing the finest poetry of his age. C. applying mathematical perspective to painted art. D. writing learned treatises about a variety of theological subjects.

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Alexander Calder is credited with inventing what type of sculpture?

a. low relief sculpture b. high relief sculpture c. kinetic sculpture d. freestanding sculpture e. sculpture in the round

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