Scott Joplin Was the First Black Composer to Achieve Success

question 8

True/False

Scott Joplin was the first black composer to achieve success as an opera composer in his lifetime.

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Definitions:

Bark

The outermost layers of stems and roots of woody plants, providing protection against environmental threats and helping with water retention.

Colossal Masks

Large-scale ceremonial masks or sculptures, often part of ancient Mesoamerican culture, used in religious or funerary practices.

Mana

In Polynesia, spiritual power.

Polynesian Art

The visual arts of the Polynesian peoples, encompassing a wide range of mediums and styles across the Pacific Ocean islands.