Expressive, small (microtonal) changes and slides that lower the pitches of certain scale

steps relative to the European diatonic scale are known as _____________________.



Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

ANS: blue notes

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Which of the following terms best describes this part of the selection?

a) recitativo accompagnato b) secco recitative c) ground bass d) the ritornello principle

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Which string instrument became well known through the Beatles' "Norwegian Wood" and the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black"?

a. tala b. tabla c. sitar d. none of the above

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