The Tin Pan Alley tradition began about

Which trait is not characteristic of “rhythm and blues”?

a. a steady, unambiguous duple meter, often emphasizing backbeats b. dissonant harmonies, minor modes, and energetic triple meter c. twelve-bar blues harmonic pattern d. based on song and dance music e. accompanied by a small ensemble consisting of a rhythm section as well as saxophones and horns

Which of the following Japanese artists went to China and was able to study with Ming masters?

A. Sesshu Toyo B. Kano Motonobu C. Hasegawa Tohaku D. Kano Eitoku