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dalyningkenk

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on: Jul 25, 2018

Why was the Phrygian mode preferred as the diatonic mode of choice in Spanish music?

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How is a solea performed?

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ashely1112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: Because of its characteristic semitone above the tonic, this mode created a
dark quality in the music.

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ANS: It is often danced by women and sung by a man with guitar accompaniment.

dalyningkenk

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Reply #2 on: Jul 25, 2018

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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Reply #3 on: Jul 25, 2018

Great! Please up vote

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