The Art Theatre Movement never made it to America

In "My Lord Help Me to Pray," the rhyme line is __________

a) always pre-composed b) generally melodically static c) often improvised, but always descending in motion d) often varied, but always ascending to a climax

Shostakovich derived his symphonic style from Johannes Brahms, thus his symphonies are examples of absolute music and are never associated with any kind of program

Indicate whether the statement is true or false