The word slapstick originally referred to slapping two pieces of wood together and was used by the commedia dell'arte clowns.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
What is the character of the opening section of a French Overture?
A) slow, duple meter with stately dotted rhythms
B) fast, triple meter with imitative counterpoint
C) a moderate duple meter with graceful contrapuntal lines
D) a slow triple meter with the accent on the second beat