Briefly discuss the enduring characteristics of gospel singing that can be heard in the era of the gospel divas

What will be an ideal response?

the bending of notes
the sliding into or between pitches
the bending of rhythms
the repetition of syllables or words
the interpolation of extra words or exclamations
vocal effects:
shouting, falsetto, and a hoarse, rasping, or growling vocal quality

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Which of the following was a consequence of decolonization and the emergence of the third world?

A. the cold war B. the North-South divide C. the Vietnam War D. the rise of American mass culture

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