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Listen to Still's Afro-American Symphony, Third Movement: Animato then indicate the best answer for each of the following questions.
Animato from Symphony No. 1 (4717.0K)

1.
Regarding the blues theme that appears throughout this symphony, Still said he "wanted to demonstrate that the blues, so often considered a lowly expression, could be elevated to the highest musical level."
A)True
B)False
2.
The Afro-American Symphony was composed and first performed in 1964.
A)True
B)False
3.
The third movement is subtitled, "Humor."
A)True
B)False
4.
The banjo can first be heard in the second melody of this movement.
A)True
B)False
5.
Although both thematic melodies in this movement are syncopated, the first melody is more so.
A)True
B)False







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