John Cage's 4' 33'' Consists Of

question 59

Multiple Choice

John Cage's 4' 33'' consists of:

• A) an atonal fugue based on a twelve-tone row.
• B) any sounds occurring inside or outside the performance hall.
• C) a combination of several different styles of jazz into one "serious" work.
• D) chance music played by stringed instruments.

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