The chapter opens with “Indonesia is a country of astounding cultural diversity . . .” What historical factors led to its unification and independence in 1949?
What will be an ideal response?
• Formerly known as the Dutch East Indies, European colonial domination imposed geographical borders and a single rule over highly diverse peoples living throughout a vast archipelago—see map in Worlds of Music, p. 331. Further unification of this area occurred with the adoption of a national language in the early twentieth century, culminating with revolution against the Dutch (1945-1949) and the achievement of Indonesia's independence.
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A. Euripides B. Aeschylus C. Sophocles D. Aristophanes
Rhythm deals with organizing the tones and ________ in music.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a) genere concitato b) prima prattica c) musique mesurée d) stile concertante