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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Duke Ellington's compositional style?
 
  a. Spontaneously created riffs and head arrangements.
  b. Highlighting the unique talents of his sidemen.
  c. Voicing across sections of the band.
  d. Creating extended works for a jazz ensemble.

Question 2

Lady Day was the nickname for the late, great singer,
 
  a. Ella Fitzgerald.
  b. Billie Holiday.
  c. Bessie Smith.
  d. Ma Rainey



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Answer to Question 2

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