"The music often uses polyphonic texture, mixed instruments and choir, heavy plodding bass line, regular, predictable beat with active rhythms, and ornamented melodies." Which musical style does this description fit best?

According to Candelaria/Kingman, which state is the area of the oldest sustained Hispanic influence in the United States?

A. New Mexico B. California C. Texas D. Arizona

Briefly describe the three types of musicals most commonly produced today and provide some examples.

What will be an ideal response?