What may have been the derivation of the term "treble," and why do we now use the term "treble clef"?

What will be an ideal response?

probably from triple (as in triplum), the G clef is the highest clef in music

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What innovation made the piano such a popular instrument?

a. assembly line made it cheap to produce b. since it was smaller than the harpsichord, it took up less room in middle-class parlors c. it never went out of tune d. it could play at more than one dynamic level e. all of the above

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The authors believe the qualities of a good critic are numerous. For them, they include to be sensitive to feelings, images, and ideas; to become as well acquainted as possible with the theatre of all periods and of all types; to be courteous; to be tolerant of innovation; to be articulate and clear in expressing judgments and their bases. In addition, a critic should be aware of: a. None of

the choices. b. his or her own prejudices and values. c. the economic class of the majority of the audience members. d. the amount of space or time the critic has until the review is due.

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