How were the rivers both positive and negative to societies of the Fertile Crescent? The rivers are the reason that the region is referred to as “fertile”. A fertile region is an area that produces healthy, sustaining vegetation. The negative aspect of the rivers was that flooding was common. Flooding could wipe out an entire […]
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What kind of music was popular in the 20s?
What kind of music was popular in the 20s? jazz What type of music came first? “Hurrian Hymn No. 6” is considered the world’s earliest melody, but the oldest musical composition to have survived in its entirety is a first century A.D. Greek tune known as the “Seikilos Epitaph.” The song was found engraved on […]
What led to the birth of polyphonic music?
What led to the birth of polyphonic music? Polyphony rose out of melismatic organum, the earliest harmonization of the chant. Chanting in a religious context, led to the birth of polyphonic music. Where did polyphonic music start? Germany Where was the development of medieval polyphonic music centered? Paris What are Gregorian chant and organum and […]
Who created music notation?
Who created music notation? Guido of Arezzo What is the name of a piece of music written for two performers? duet What is it called when you sing the same song but start at different times? A round (also called a perpetual canon [canon perpetuus] or infinite canon) is a musical composition, a limited type […]
What do you use to keep track of your checking transactions?
What do you use to keep track of your checking transactions? Sometimes called a check register, or a check ledger, this organizer gives you a place to keep track of the activity in your account. How do you keep track of your checking account? Keep good records. Open your mail. Scan first. Spend quality time […]
Who funded the Renaissance?
Who funded the Renaissance? Artists of the renaissance were paid by patrons, usually the clergy or nobility. They usually started their career by enrolling in a studio where they learned from teachers who owned the studio and the commissions from patrons. What were the social classes in the Renaissance? The people of Renaissance Florence, like […]
How many rainbow colors are there?
How many rainbow colors are there? 7 colors Can people smell my period? It’s made of blood and tissue that sheds from your uterus, and when mixed with the naturally occurring bacteria in your body, may smell a little less than fresh. Not to worry, though. It’s highly unlikely that anyone else can smell it. […]
Can the Swiss Guard marry?
Can the Swiss Guard marry? As if that didn’t make the choosing hard enough, these men must also have undergone mandatory military service in Switzerland and mustn’t be married. Although they are eventually allowed to marry, this is usually only permitted to those over the age of 25 who have reached the rank of Corporal. […]
Why do buildings look the way they look?
Why do buildings look the way they look? The way a building looks depends on several factors: its purpose, its particular architectural style, and the materials and technology available. Domestic buildings, corporate offices, and sacred architecture, for example, have entirely different functions that are reflected in their size, form, and content. Why is modern architecture […]