An Example of a Long Symphonic Poem That Tells a Story

question 25

Multiple Choice

An example of a long symphonic poem that tells a story through sound is

• A) Donne's "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning."
• B) Strauss's Death and Transfiguration.
• C) Milton's Samson Agonistes.
• D) Agee's A Death in the Family.

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Definitions:

Functionalist Approach

An approach in sociology that emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability and functionality.

Middle-Range

Theories or concepts that are neither too abstract nor too specific, aiming to connect empirical data and large-scale theories effectively.

George Ritzer

A sociologist known for his work on globalization, consumerism, and the McDonaldization of society.

Grand Narrative

A comprehensive explanation or interpretation that attempts to universalize historical events, cultures, and epochs around a single, overarching story or theme.