The frivolous, aristocratic art of the Rococo was well suited to expressing the enlightened, democratic, and revolutionary views of the late eighteenth century.

Who was the first to gain acceptance for the violin as a legitimate jazz instrument?

a) Paul Whiteman b) Joe Venuti c) Django Reinhardt d) Count Basie

Monteverdi himself

A) could not play any musical instruments, but only composed B) would not sing harmony, but only melody, which gave rise to his solo passages C) was persecuted and thrown in jail for leaving the style of Gregorian Chant D) coined the term "dramma per musica" E) played more than one musical instrument and was also an accomplished vocalist