What is the name for a short solo passage by a single instrument or group of instruments?

Unlike their Greek and Roman predecessors, Byzantine artists preferred:

A. re-creation of daily life in their art. B. a natural, more realistic art. C. calligraphy in their art. D. a flattened, abstracted style of art. E. None of these answers is correct.

What was a striking characteristic of the success of women musicians in the 90s?

a. It cut across all genres. b. It happened quite suddenly. c. It featured mostly hip hop artists. d. It caused a pronounced backlash.