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haleyc112

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Rhythm has two meanings in music: one general, the other specific. The general meaning refers to the organization of
  time in music. Identify the more specific definition.


 
 

a. an emphasis or stress placed on a musical tone or chord
  b. the division of music into compelling patterns of long and short sounds
  c. the character or color of sound as determined by its harmonics and its attack and decay
  d. sounds that provide the support and enrichment for a melody
  e. an articulation mark indicating that notes are to be smoothly connected



Question 2

Cite four differences between classical and popular music that are described in the text.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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kaylee05

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: (1) acoustic instruments rather than an emphasis on electrically amplified instruments (2) preset notation/fixed
entity rather than emphasis on aural and oral transmission (3) emphasis on instrumental music rather than
music requiring a lyric to convey meaning (4) lengthy, variety of moods, requires concentration rather than
short, single mood works (5) beat often beneath the surface (6) abstract beauty instead of immediate impact
and lyrics that often deal with immediate life issues





haleyc112

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


sarah_brady415

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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