21. Ravi Shankar believed that Indian raga and American jazz a. were essentially the same since both featured improvisation b. were closely related because both featured similar types of complex rhythms c. were resolutely distinct, despite the fact that both feature improvisation and exciting rhythms d. were so fundamentally different that Indian musicians and jazz musicians should never play music together

C. were resolutely distinct, despite the fact that both feature improvisation and exciting rhythms

Explanation:

Ravi Shankar was an Indian composer and a sitar virtuoso. He was known for his Indian Classical Music and he popularized the use of Indian instruments.

According to Ravi Shankar, a raga is a precise melody form. He believed that believed that Indian raga and American jazz were resolutely distinct, despite the fact that both feature improvisation and exciting rhythms.

Therefore, the correct option is C.

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!

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