The word slapstick originally referred to slapping two pieces of wood together and was used by the commedia dell'arte clowns

Which of the following best describes the concept of "swing?"

a. Playing with the feeling of forward momentum b. Multiple rhythms occurring at the same time c. The sequential arrangement of stacks of notes that accompany melodies d. The density and quality of the instrumentation of a selection

The classicizing elements in the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi include the __________.

A. arches B. irregular plan C. Fortification D. bronze spandrels