What does it mean to "rag" a melody?
a. To syncopate the rhythms of the melody
b. To play the melody in a minstrel show, all dressed in rags.
c. To speed up and slow down unpredictably.
d. To play the melody faster so that people can dance to it.
a
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Martin Luther's argument stated that moral virtue is not measured in good deeds but through faith. How might this contradict the Church's view?
a. The Church encouraged works, deeds, and the sale of indulgences (monetary payment for remission of sinful acts). b. The Church promoted the creation of visual art for didactic and liturgical purposes. c. The Church openly encouraged philosophies that bolstered liturgical goals. d. The Church promoted political agenda for the "godly" leadership of civic office.
According to playwright and screenwriter José Rivera, "You write a play with your ears and a film with your __________."
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).