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In Arts / College | 2025-07-06

The majority of Western Classical music does NOT have any drums or percussion instruments at all. These songs have a steady, predictable pulse or rhythm, but do NOT generally feature a drum or percussion instrument marking every beat.
A. True
B) False

Asked by jacmart1996

Answer (1)

The statement is true as most Western Classical music does not prominently feature drums or percussion, relying instead on harmonic elements to establish rhythm. Rhythm is conveyed through melodies, often without explicitly marked beats. Composers like Beethoven and Mozart exemplify this style in their orchestral works. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07