“As happens in instrumental music of many African peoples, Ewe drum phrases often have vernacular texts.” Who usually knows these texts?
What will be an ideal response?
• "Usually only drummers know the texts. Even Ewe speakers cannot understand drum language just by hearing the music—they must be told."
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a) at several points in the composition b) just above and to the left of the Virgin's head c) at the virgin's hands d) at the angel's head
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Scholars dismissed the sympathetic magic interpretation of cave paintings because ______________
A. early man did not eat meat B. the animals used most for food were not portrayed C. only humans were painted D. animals are painted like stick figures
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