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ap345

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on: Jul 25, 2018
The Count Basie Orchestra gained national recognition partly because it
 
  a. could swing harder than other bands, with equal measures of drive and relaxation
 b. played in a club that had important patrons and weekly radio broadcasts
 c. could outdo all of the other local bands in cutting contests
 d. stayed together for such a long time

Question 2

What is an English anthem?
 
  a. A sacred vocal composition in honor of the Lord or invoking the Lord topreserve and protect the English king or queen.
 b. A strophic song for one to three voices setting a religious text, usuallyassociated with Christmas.
 c. A multi-movement hymn of praise to a person or ideal usually lasting abouttwenty minutes and containing an instrumental introduction, choruses, andsolos.
 d. An elaborate courtly entertainment using music, dance, and drama to portrayan allegorical story that shed a favorable light on the royal family.


mjbamaung

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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