What is the scariest scale? Here is how I would go about it. The tritone is the most evil sounding interval. The minor sixth (b6) is a mainstay of doom and gloom music and it wants to resolve to the fifth (a perfect fifth above the root). So we can have a perfect fifth, the […]
What is the definition of moral dilemma?
What is the definition of moral dilemma? Moral dilemmas are situations in which the decision-maker must consider two or more moral values or duties but can only honor one of them; thus, the individual will violate at least one important moral concern, regardless of the decision. In a false dilemma, the choice is actually between […]
Why is the scream expressionism?
Why is the scream expressionism? This famous piece depicts a sexless creature in the midst of a horrific scream, most likely reflecting Munch’s own anxiety toward the modern age. Expressionist artists work to convey subjective emotions rather than objective scenes in their art. Is the scream an Impressionist painting? The Scream, the famous picture in […]
Which song recorded at Sun Studios is considered the first rock and roll record?
Which song recorded at Sun Studios is considered the first rock and roll record? Rocket 88 What is Sam Phillips famous for? Sam Phillips, who founded a small Memphis record label that made Elvis Presley a star and turned black blues and country music into what the world came to know as rock ‘n’ roll, […]
What role does Benvolio play in the fights that occur in Act 1 Scene 1?
What role does Benvolio play in the fights that occur in Act 1 Scene 1? Benvolio’s role in the scene is to attempt to de-escalate a violent and angry situation. This is related to Benvolio’s perspective throughout the play, which prioritizes preventing the violence that occurs between the Capulet and Montagues. Why does Benvolio encourage […]
What word or phrase best describes the excerpt heard here which begins a little after the thirteen minute mark of the entire piece?
What word or phrase best describes the excerpt heard here which begins a little after the thirteen minute mark of the entire piece? Terms in this set (5) What word or phrase best describes the excerpt heard here, which begins a little after the thirteen minute mark of the entire piece? Exposition, a.k.a. the “theme” […]
How did Masaccio enhance the look of the fresco above?
How did Masaccio enhance the look of the fresco above? What was Masaccio best known for? How did Masaccio enhance the look of the fresco above? All of the above (he painted using a high contrast, he illuminated the figures from outside light sources, he painted Jesus in lighter colors than the other figures) (???) […]
What is figured bass notation?
What is figured bass notation? Figured bass, also called thoroughbass, is a kind of musical notation in which numerals and symbols (often accidentals) indicate intervals, chords, and non-chord tones that a musician playing piano, harpsichord, organ, lute (or other instruments capable of playing chords) play in relation to the bass note that these … How […]
Is Hindi related to Hinduism?
Is Hindi related to Hinduism? Hindi is a language. Hinduism is a religion, and its believers are called “Hindus.” Not all Hindus speak Hindi, and many Hindi-speakers are not Hindus. Is Hindi the same as Indian? Indian: An Indian is a person who comes from India. There are 22 recognized languages at the regional level […]
Why is the Renaissance period called a period of rebirth?
Why is the Renaissance period called a period of rebirth? “Renaissance” is a French word meaning “rebirth”. The period is called by this name because at that time, people started taking an interest in the learning of ancient times, in particular, the learning of Ancient Greece and Rome. The Renaissance was seen as a “rebirth” […]