Which of the following identifies the Jewish philosophical sect that, according to Josephus, included priests and high priests associated with the aristocracy?

An aria is

A) a soap opera B) an accompanied solo operatic melody C) a diva D) a happening E) a recitative

Steve Reich and John Adams often compose music using a basic rhythmic motive on repeat for the entire piece. This serves to strip off nonessential elements and isolate a fundamental concept, subscribing to the mid-20th century artistic style called

a. Realism b. Modernism c. Maximalism d. Minimalism