Why is African-American music important? (Answers may vary.)

What will be an ideal response?

• it is significant in its own right
• it makes an important American contribution to international music
• it has transformed popular music throughout the world

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Before the musical, West Side Story, most musicals relied on a chorus of singers and dancers to dress the stage and carry the choreographic responsibility of the big production numbers.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The ________ of West Side Story consists of several characters expressing their individual points of view simultaneously.

A. ensemble finale B. overture C. intermission D. libretto

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