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AP Chinese/Unit 3 – Beauty and Art in China
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Melodic Characteristics of the Pentatonic Scale
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When compared with music based on Western scales, how does the use of the pentatonic scale affect the melodic structure of Chinese festival compositions?

A

More varied note combinations leading to frequent dissonance

B

Less tonal tension due to absence of half steps

C

Greater emphasis on complex rhythmic patterns for dance accompaniment

D

Regular use of harmonized choral arrangements typically found in church music

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