At the 1878 and 1889 Paris World Expositions, Debussy heard authentic music from many sources. Which did he incorporate in such pieces as Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun?

A) jazz rhythms from the United States B) strong percussive rhythms from Africa
C) antique cymbals and scales from Asia D) instruments from Northern India

C

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A. 5,000 to 10,000 shots. B. 100 to 200 shots. C. 1,000 to 3,000 shots. D. 40,000 to 50,000 shots.

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