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Descriptive Statements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of styles, genres, instrumentation, performance practices, background influences, and other characteristics of Western classical music.
- Demonstrate knowledge of styles, genres, instrumentation, performance practices, background influences, and other characteristics of music from the United States.
- Demonstrate knowledge of styles, genres, instrumentation, performance practices, background influences, and other characteristics of music.
- Demonstrate knowledge of major composers, musicians, and major works of music.
- Compare music from different genres, cultures, and stylistic periods.
- Analyze various purposes of music in society and ways in which music reflects and influences heritage-based factors, historical developments, technological changes, and aesthetic values.
Sample Item:
Traditional classical music of India and music of the European medieval era often share which of the following characteristics?
- strophic forms
- syllabic text settings
- homophonic textures
- drone accompaniments
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
D. A drone is a continuous note or chord that is played or sung throughout the entirety of a musical performance. In the traditional classical music of India, drones are commonly played on a tambura instrument. In the music of the medieval era, drones are commonly sung or played on instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy. In both contexts, drones provide a steady harmonic foundation for performers.
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