The style of music that is known for using polyrhythms, syncopated bass lines and short vocal phrases (as typified by Sly Stone and George Clinton) is known as ________.

"Geisha" translates literally as

a. tea woman. b. cherry blossom. c. arts person. d. goddess of beauty and love.

This listening example is representative of:

A. a ragtime ballad. B. ragtime piano. C. a ragtime song. D. ragtime minstrel song.