Program music had its roots in this musical concept from the Renaissance.

Polytonality is

American jazz was another non-European influence on 20th century composers.

The musical instrument, the bandoneon, was adopted in South America while in the               USA, the accordion was adopted as portable keyboard instruments.

When do unusual rhythms and timbre become highly important, and which               Instrument family becomes prominent?

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The main keyboard instruments of the baroque period were the organ and the

The main keyboard instruments of the baroque period were the organ and the

The most characteristic feature of baroque music is its use of

Music that is not program music is called absolute music.