What was the occupation of Sinan before he became architect for Suleyman the Magnificent?

How does the social context for most musical performances in non-Western cultures relate to which musical element is emphasized?

a. The most common context is religion, so timbre is the most important element around the world. b. The most common context is theater, so texture is the most important element around the world. c. The most common context is dance, so rhythm is the most important element around the world. d. The most common context is dance, so harmony is the most important element around the world.

You attend a performance in which a famous actor you are familiar with is involved. You know the actor to be rather old, but during the performance he appears to be a much younger person. Most everyone in the audience, however, doesn't seem bothered by this discrepancy in age. What type of performance might you be at?

A. a live theatrical performance B. a movie in a movie theatre C. an interview show, such as Oprah D. a TV show special