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81. We can say that the smooth tone of the Bossa Nova is due to
(A)
an effort not to disturb people
(B) a bohemian posture
(C) the birth of the phonograph industry
(D) the sound of the saxophone
82. Why didn’t Bando de Lua accept payment?
(A)
He considered himself an amateur.
(B) His performances were for charity.
(C) He didn’t want to pay taxes.
(D) He didn’t play well,
83. According to the author, the Bossa Nova
(A) was created by the upper classes
(B) did not develop in Brazil
(C)
is characterized by low, smooth voices
(D) began with a professional group
84. According to the selection, the development of the phonograph industry
(A)
is important in the history of the Bossa Nova
(B) coincides with the popularity of folk music
(C) is more important than that of the radio
(D) has nothing to do with the development of Brazilian music

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85. The Bossa Nova, according to the paragraph, is
(A)
derived from the samba
(B) an old musical style
(C) based on the rhythms of Spanish music
(D) similar to jazz

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