An important theme from ethnomusicology is that a. European ...

[Lisaclaire]

An important theme from ethnomusicology is that
 
  a. European musical practices are fundamentally similar.
  b. one should study musical purity, ignore outside influences.
  c. religion and politics dont influence music-cultures.
  d. music expresses and realizes the identity of a people.

Question 2

What are the important contributions that African-American music has made to the music of the world's peoples?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[blakeserpa]

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
Answers will vary.

Lyrics that are about daily life and hardships; truthful content about relationships among people; not unrealistic or fantasy.
 The blues scale (shared by work songs and religious music).
 Electrically amplified instruments, and the special prominence of the electric guitar with highly evolved lead guitar styles.
 Rhythmic swing or groove; an easy feeling of forward propulsion; in the pocket, the sense of power held in easy restraint that is released on occasion; invites movement and dance.
 A playful timbre, in the voice and instruments, alternating between smooth and buzzy or raspy.

[Lisaclaire]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[hollysheppard095]

Great answer, keep it coming