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[Free] What genre did Sidney Bechet and Benny Goodman popularize the clarinet in? A. Folk music B. Opera C. Jazz and Big-band swing D. Classical symphony

[Free] Which of the following is a viewing position that produces some regularity in the visual image that is not present in the world? A. Rotation B. Pose C. Accidental viewpoint D. Viewpoint dependence

[Free] Identify the ways in which Wafaa Bilal's internet performance 3rdi can be classified as New Media. A. The Internet was the only place where viewers could access the performance. B. The implanted camera on Bilal's head captured one image every minute and transmitted it to a website. C. Images are transmitted to anonymous viewers by way of the Internet. D. The images captured were transmitted to both a webpage and a monitor within a gallery space.

[Free] Which statement describes Beethoven's relationship with the Viennese aristocracy? A. Beethoven solely relied on income from concerts. B. One aristocrat put a string quartet at his disposal, while another made it possible for him to experiment with a small orchestra. C. Beethoven was especially good with donors. D. They ignored him because of his terrible personality and strange music. E. He served as court composer to Joseph II of Austria.

[Free] One specific example of a widely known and distinctive beat whose origin is from West Africa is the: A. Bo Diddley Beat B. Electric Slide C. 6/8 Time Signature

[Free] How long did the typical multi-movement symphony last in the early Classical period? A. an hour B. three hours C. the times were widely varied depending on the composer D. 25 minutes E. 5 minutes

[Free] Which statement about Beethoven's later years is correct? A. Because of his blindness, he withdrew from society. B. His music became more relatable and simple. C. Beethoven strives once again to communicate directly to a broad spectrum of humanity. D. He made two visits to London, where he was treated as a celebrity and awarded an honorary degree from Oxford. E. He primarily composed oratorios.

[Free] How many musicians were employed for a symphony orchestra during the Classical period? A. upwards of 200 B. 17 C. between 25 and 80

[Free] Which is a true statement regarding Ode to Joy? A. The text praises the concepts of politics and the wisdom of the aristocracy. B. Beethoven wrote the melody in one week. C. The melody provides a theme for a magnificent set of variations in his Fifth Symphony. D. When setting the text, Beethoven chose a simple, direct melody-one that anyone can sing. E. It is based on a text written by Voltaire, the Enlightenment philosopher.

[Free] What are the alto and bass flutes known for? A. Being made entirely of wood B. Covering lower ranges of musical notes C. Producing high-pitched sounds D. Having double reeds