Which opera is an example of verismo?

Bessie Smith's role in St. Louis Blues is an example of

a. the degradation of black performers in Hollywood. b. a breakthrough in race relations in the film industry. c. the type of role that became unavailable during the depression. d. the dilution of African American music for white audiences.

Stravinsky's music is NOT noted for

A) polytonality. B) polyrhythms. C) electronic techniques. D) polychords.