Why were many swing-era improvisations repeated verbatim each night?

a. audiences expected to hear something new with each performance
b. audiences expected to hear live performances similar to those they had heard on recordings or on the radio
c. jazz musicians at the time were incapable of coming up with new ideas
d. bandleaders demanded it of the performers

b

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Which of the following statements about the Epic of Gilgamesh is most accurate?

A. It was inspired by the Hebrew Bible. B. It was passed down orally for centuries. C. It was written down by Neolithic communities. D. It originated in Egypt.

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