In Utagawa Kunisada'sShoki the Demon Queller, how could its formal elements be described?

A. Horizontal forms convey stability.
B. Vertical lines represent Shoki's aspirations.
C. Implied lines suggest the actions about to occur.
D. Strong diagonal lines impart a sense of movement.

Answer: D

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A _____ is a musical work where the main melody (the subject) is developed polyphonically. After the initial melody is heard, that same melody enters a few seconds later but at a different note-level. This process continues until all layers of melodies have entered and a complicated web of sound has been created.

A. Suite B. Fugue C. Symphony D. Sonata E. Madrigal

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