Whereas Modernism was reactive, distorting traditional melody and playing off musical elements from previous Western historical periods, Postmodernism rejected those traditions entirely and abandoned melody.

Which of the following describes the ghazal?

A. a short lyric usually dealing with love B. a lament, especially for the dead C. an ode with a pagan theme D. an epic poem focusing on a warrior's conquests

The person who writes the text of an opera is known as

A) the stage director. B) the librettist. C) the producer. D) the poet.