Beijing opera emerged in the late 18th century.

The elements of music are pitch, rhythm, timbre, volume, articulation, and meter.

The story of The Nutcracker begins at a New Year’s Eve party.

Who composed The Nutcracker?

In The White Snake, what does Bai Suzhen seek to revive Xu Xian?

 The composer who wrote the scores for the original Star Wars trilogy (among the best-known musical works created for the big screen) is _______.

Lin-Manuel Miranda uses the harpsichord in the musical score of Hamilton to represent:

Choose THREE of the following terms and explain what they are and their significance to Western Civilization (worth 10pts apiece). Be sure to situate them within their context! (Note: If you answer more than three, I will only grade the first three. There will be no “best of” opportunity.) Separate Spheres Luddites Karlsbad Decrees Laissez Faire Peterloo Massacre Frankfurst Parliament Napoleon III Syllabus of Errors Russian Revolution of 1905 Home Rule

A 25-year-old female student with a history of a MVA 40 days ago while going to school.  Since then, the patient has had 6 visits of physiotherapy within 2 weeks with no improvement in neck pain . Her pain 1 (P1) is left C2-7 and upper trapezius and does extend to left upper extremity into all fingers. Patient rates pain 3-9/10, and pain varies from a dull ache to sharp pain with occasional pins and needles, depending on neck position. P1 is aggravated by sitting and walking > 30 minutes and turning to the left. P1 occasionally disturbs sleep, particularly when rolling over in bed and coughing/sneezing does not increase pain. P1 is sometimes eased by heat and stretching. Patient experiences frequent head-aches (general, non-specific) that are variable and unpredictable.  NSAIDs have no effect. X-ray day of MVA is negative, negative cauda equina, vertebral artery and cord signs. General health is generally good. The patient voices concern about fear of driving and has not been driving since the accident.  Also, patient expresses she is going through a complex divorce. Which of the following will be a MOST beneficial treatment plan for this patient? 

A 25-year-old female student with a history of a MVA 40 days ago while going to school.  Since then, the patient has had 6 visits of physiotherapy within 2 weeks with no improvement in neck pain. Her pain 1 (P1) is left C2-7 and upper trapezius and does extend to left upper extremity into all fingers. Patient rates pain 3-9/10, and pain varies from a dull ache to sharp pain with occasional pins and needles, depending on neck position. P1 is aggravated by sitting and walking > 30 minutes and turning to the left. P1 occasionally disturbs sleep, particularly when rolling over in bed and coughing/sneezing does not increase pain. P1 is sometimes eased by heat and stretching. Patient experiences frequent head-aches (general, non-specific) that are variable and unpredictable.  NSAIDs have no effect. X-ray day of MVA is negative, negative cauda equina, vertebral artery and cord signs. General health is generally good. The patient voices concern about fear of driving and has not been driving since the accident.  Also, patient expresses she is going through a complex divorce. What is the dominant pain mechanism?