Category: Arts

How was rap created? Rap as a genre began at block parties in New York City in the early 1970s, when DJs began isolating the percussion breaks of funk, soul, and disco songs and extending them. MCs tasked with introducing the DJs and keeping the crowd energized would talk between songs, joking and generally interacting […]

What does Icarus mean? : the son of Daedalus who to escape imprisonment flies by means of artificial wings but falls into the sea and drowns when the wax of his wings melts as he flies too near the sun. How do you spell Crete? Correct spelling for the English word “crete” is [kɹˈiːt], [kɹˈiːt], […]

Which features are used in Islamic mosques? The simplest mosque would be a prayer room with a wall marked with a “mihrab” – a niche indicating the direction of Mecca, which Muslims should face when praying. A typical mosque also includes a minaret, a dome and a place to wash before prayers. Each feature has […]

What is the most favorite color in the world? Blue What are the top 5 favorite colors? So what are America’s top ten favorite colors? Coming in at #10- Turquoise; followed by #9 – Orange, #8- Yellow, #7- Red and #6- Green. The top five play out like this- #5- White, #4 Pink, #3 Gray, […]

How do art forms appeal to our senses? Sensory appeal Arts are usually classified by their appeal to the senses of sight or hearing. Because painting, sculpture, and architecture depend for their aesthetic appreciation on eyesight, they are all visual arts, even though a sculpture might also appeal to the sense of touch. What is […]

Which layer is present between stratum granulosum and stratum corneum? stratum lucidum What is the structure of stratum Granulosum? Histologically, the stratum granulosum is a thin layer of keratinocytes containing dense, basophilic (blue/purple) cytoplasmic structures called keratohyalin granules. Keratohyalin granules contain components responsible for keratinization, including fibrous proteins (keratohyalin) and a lipid-rich secretory product. What […]

How many tales did Chaucer intend to write? four stories How many stories was each pilgrim supposed to tell on the journey to Canterbury and back? According to the Norton Anthology, “Chaucer’s original plan for The Canterbury Tales projected about one hundred twenty stories two for each pilgrim to tell on the way to Canterbury […]

Which instrument is the largest in the woodwind family? There is a wide variety of clarinets making the clarinet family the largest of the woodwinds. Oboe – The oboe is the highest pitch member of the double-reed family of woodwind instruments. The oboe makes a clear, unique, and strong sound. What is the correct order […]

What kind of band is Phish? rock band Is Phish a jam band? Phish is an example of a jam band. Which jam band was considered an East Coast version of the Grateful Dead? Allman Brothers Band How much does it cost to book Phish? Phish tickets on the secondary market can vary depending on […]

Which sentence best summarizes the central conflict in Amateratsu Amaterasu the sun goddess had a brother Susanowo the storm god who fought with her? We can conclude that the sentence that best summarizes the central conflict in Amaterasu is: Susanowo caused so much trouble that Amaterasu retreated from the world, taking the sun with her. […]