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luvbio

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Which of the following is true about tuning gamelan musical instruments?
 
  a. Careful tuning permits gamelan instruments to be used in any gamelan.
  b. The use of bronze eliminates the need for careful tuning maintenance.
  c. The Dutch imposed the standard Western tuning of A at 440 c.p.s.
  d. Gamelan instruments cannot necessarily be used in different gamelans.

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of a traditional gamelan ensemble from Java?
 
  a. Porcelain bowls.
  b. Hand drums.
  c. Knobbed gongs.
  d. Metal slab instruments.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
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