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To most Western listeners, traditional Japanese music may sound _____,
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10 Feb 2021, 10:36
10 Feb 2021, 10:36
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To most Western listeners, traditional Japanese music may sound _____, aimless, and even monotonous, but this is only because Westerners lack the foundation for appreciating it.
| Two Answers |
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| A. dissonant |
| B. symphonic |
| C. disparate | D. raucous | E. cacophonous |
| F. mellifluous |
Re: To most Western listeners, traditional Japanese music may sound _____,
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10 Feb 2021, 20:19
10 Feb 2021, 20:19
How do we arrive at E? Aren't raucous and cacophonous synonyms?
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10 Feb 2021, 20:53
10 Feb 2021, 20:53
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raucous means an uproar, ex: a loud noise made by a crowd, kids in a classroom etc.
cacophony and dissonance are more related to music.
cacophony and dissonance are more related to music.
