Which of the following swing era piano soloists was known for his blazing speed, runs, arpeggios, and inventive reharmonizations?

Before the twentieth century, actors and orators adopted a widely understood system of physical attitudes and gestures that were deemed appropriate for any conceivable emotional state

a. true b. false

Which term most appropriately describes the listening example?

a. leitmotif b. recitativo accompagnato c. aria d. verismo e. secco recitative