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swpotter12

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What is the term used to indicate an instrumentalist or singer with a highly developed technical facility?
 
 

a. prima donna
  b. cadenza
  c. verismo
  d. troubadour
  e. virtuoso



Question 2

Why did orchestras begin requiring a conductor during the early years of the nineteenth century?
 
 

a. because there was no longer a basso continuo player who could make the appropriate gestures
  b. someone had to coordinate the efforts of the enlarged ensemble
  c. a figurehead facilitated fundraising
  d. audiencesneeded someone to signal appropriate moments for applause
  e. it looked more dramatic




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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: e

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b




swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


JaynaD87

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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