What types of music have influenced minimalist music?A) Indian ragasB) Baroque fuguesC) African drummingD) Renaissance polyphony
What will be an ideal response?
A, C
Minimalist composers often cite the influence of Indian ragas, which generally include drones and variation, and African tribal drumming, which tends to use constant repetition of a variety of rhythm patterns.
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The mandorla surrounding Christ at the center of this tympanum indicates an influence from
a) Byzantine tradition. b) ancient Roman architecture c) Islamic practice d) Celtic Christian style.
Spell the leading-tone triad in the following keys.
B minor _______________________ C# major _______________________ A@ major _______________________ D minor _______________________ G minor _______________________ G major _______________________ F major _______________________ E minor _______________________ E@ major _______________________ G@ major _______________________