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jessicacav

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What does it mean that Aaron Copland's Hoe-Down is composed in an open fashion?
 
  a) He composed it in a public area where all could see him working.
  b) He left some parts unwritten and open for improvisation.
  c) He leaves sonic space between instrumental parts, much like the open space of the American West.
  d) He chose to leave the piece open for later compositional additions and improvements.

Question 2

The phrases in Eagle Dance use which melodic patterns?
 
  a) downward terraced contour
  b) ascending terraced contour
  c) extended static repetition of notes
  d) alternating steps and leaps upward



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Carliemb17

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



jessicacav

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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