Handel's Messiah possesses a __________ tone

A. mournful
B. celebratory
C. conciliatory
D. solemn
E. both B and D


Answer: B

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The point of the discussion in “Interdisciplinary Studies and your Career Development” is that

a. Communication is the most important skill sought by employers b. Interdisciplinary education aids employability c. Problem solving is the most important skill sought by employers

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which genre of composition consists of two sections; the first in a slow, majestic duple meter with stately dotted

rhythms, while the contrasting second section features a fast triple meter in an imitative style?

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