The introduction of __________ in the theatre only modestly enhanced lighting and the ability to control it.

Monteverdi, an early baroque composer, strove to create music that was ________.

A. difficult to perform B. passionate and dramatic C. placid and smooth D. extremely complex

The influential classic blues singer ________ was featured in the 1929 film St. Louis Blues.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).