The term ________ was used to create the sound effects of comic stage violence in commedia

George M. Cohan was unique in the development of musical theater in that:

a. he was the first to develop the characters of the interlocutor and the endmen b. he wrote, performed, directed, and produced his own musicals c. he popularized the dance step known as the "Charleston" d. he co-founded the Virginia Minstrels with Daniel Emmett

Which statement is true regarding the Romanesque?

A. As a style of architecture it represented a rejection of Judaic heritage by Christians of the Middle Ages. B. Its characteristics were defined by papal edict from Rome to be copied closely from church to church throughout Europe. C. It developed significant technological innovations in construction in contrast to building practices of the past. D. It promoted simplicity of expression in visual decoration of structures as well as in music as evidenced by sculptural elements and liturgical "plainchant."