Which of the following statements is true regarding interpretation of this artifact?
a) It offers evidence of Kongolese adaptations to Christian doctrine in the touching of the garment symbolizing Vili royalty.
b) It represents the Portuguese promise to the Kongolese that Christ will liberate Africans from slavery, evident by the kneeling figures.
c) Rather than referencing a Christian crucifixion, it depicts a purely Kongolese ritual in existence prior to European contact
d) It depicts the execution by the Portuguese of the Kongolese king Matombola, “the one who summons spirits from the land of the dead.”
Answer: a
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a. male voices were more popular at that time b. females would not perform with males at that time c. males voices can present complete harmonies in low and middle registers?eliminating the need for accompanying instruments d. males made more money for performances allowing them to afford accompanying instruments
The shift from printed music to recordings produced a consumer whose listening skills became those of an active participant.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)