The examples of censorship discussed in the textbook demonstrate that judgments about artistic quality are often based on

Ragtime music __________

a) was inspired by Irish-American musical traditions b) became immensely popular with old people c) was a foundation of 12-tone music d) was dance music with rhythmic syncopation

What provoked the observation that "The battle has been won" by hip hop as the new American music?

a. Hip hop album sales topped all others. b. Hip hop dominated radio play. c. R&B/hip hop became a marketing designation. d. Black entrepreneurs had become multi-millionaires.