Stephen works as the head chef at a popular restaurant that specializes in a particular cuisine. He assigns flavors and tastes to specie ingredients based on the cuisine's unique features. For example, he uses fish sauce to provide a salty flavor. He adds coconut sugar to add
sweetness. Tamarind is his favorite choice for adding a bit of a sour taste to the dishes. He uses cilantro to add a bitter taste to a select few
items. Which type of cuisine does Stephen's restaurant provide?

In 5 short paragraphs, describe the attributes of the musical selection, according to the following critical criteria: 1. recognize and describe: at least one example of each of the following musical elements : rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form that are present in this particular composition, using specific musical terms learnt in the course and descriptive adjectives. examples of descriptive adjectives might include: a "menacing" melody, "triumphant" dynamics, or a "racing" tempo. use your imagination! 2. develop: a conclusion about what the composer was trying to represent. [might a "racing" tempo represent an attempt to escape from danger or dancing at a celebration? ] 3. interpret: the composition's emotional value, using language that describes emotional states. does the music express joy, fear, pleasure, optimism, sadness? 4. evaluate: the composition's creative quality: what makes this composition a valuable work of art? 5. analyze: its personal effect on you. how does this work express aspects of the human condition? does the music suggest a philosophy for living?

Take the tour on this website and describe three pieces in the art collection of the early cities. (site 1)

Amuseum displays an ancient aztec calendar. this object holds cultural value because