Question

The passage addresses which of the following issues related to Glass's use of popular elements in his classical compositions?

• A. How it is regarded by listeners who prefer rock to the classics
• B. How it has affected the commercial success of Glass's music
• C. Whether it has contributed to a revival of interest among other composers in using popular elements in their compositions
• D. Whether it has had a detrimental effect on Glass's reputation as a composer of classical music
• E. Whether it has caused certain of Glass's works to be derivative in quality
• A. The passage suggests that Glass's work displays which of the following qualities?
• B. A return to the use of popular music in classical compositions
• C. An attempt to elevate rock music to an artistic status more closely approximating that of classical music
• D. A long-standing tendency to incorporate elements from two apparently disparate musical styles
• J.
• A. (i) (A) , (ii) (E), (iii) (I)
• B. (ii) (E), (i) (A), (iii) (I)
• C. (i) (A), (iii) (I), (ii) (E)
• D. (ii) (E), (iii) (I), (i) (A)
• O.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the focus of the passage.
The passage discusses how Philip Glass has incorporated elements of popular music in his classical compositions, particularly in his symphonies, based on rock musicians. The focus is on the influence of this style on Glass and the impact it has had on classical music.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
- (A) The passage does not focus on how listeners who prefer rock to classical music view Glass's compositions.
- (B) The passage does not discuss the commercial success of Glass's music.
- (C) The passage mentions the influence of Glass's use of popular music, which could contribute to a revival of interest among other composers.
- (D) There is no indication in the passage that Glass's reputation has been harmed by his use of popular elements.
- (E) The passage does not suggest that Glass's works are derivative in quality.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C), as the passage discusses Glass's influence on classical music and how his use of popular elements might inspire other composers.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(C) Whether it has contributed to a revival of interest among other composers in using popular elements in their compositions.}} \]

Answer 2

Step 1: Analyze the passage.
The passage discusses Glass's use of popular music in classical compositions, which leads to a return to using such elements in classical music, attempts to elevate rock music to a more classical status, and incorporates elements from rock and classical styles.

Step 2: Review the options.
- (A) Glass's work is not discussed as having specific qualities beyond its influence on music composition.
- (B) The passage suggests that Glass's work is part of a return to popular music in classical composition.
- (C) Glass's incorporation of rock music into his classical works seems like an attempt to elevate rock to a more refined, artistic status.
- (D) The passage discusses Glass's blending of two musical styles, rock and classical.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answers are (B), (C), and (D), as they reflect the core ideas discussed in the passage.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(B), (C), and (D)}} \]

Answer 3

Step 1: Focus on the distinction in the passage.
The passage describes Glass's music as integrating popular elements but distinguishes it from being "popular music." This distinction highlights two ways of incorporating rock and classical music—by integrating elements while maintaining a classical approach and by creating music that appeals to a different audience.
Step 2: Analyze the sentence.
- The sentence "Yet this use of popular elements has not made Glass a composer of popular music" distinguishes Glass's method of integrating rock music into a more classical framework.
Step 3: Conclusion.
This sentence directly contrasts Glass's classical compositions with popular music, highlighting the distinction between the two approaches.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{"Yet this use of popular elements has not made Glass a composer of popular music."}} \]