Question

1 which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? a armstrong was an exceedingly gifted musician whose emotional range was nonetheless somewhat narrow b armstrong has had a profound effect on music, one that has been both wide - ranging and long - lasting c a pioneering jazz trumpeter and singer, armstrong recorded numerous masterpieces in the mid to late 1920s

Explanation:

The passage details Louis Armstrong's profound influence on music, his versatility in musical interpretation, his numerous master - pieces, and the wide - ranging and long - lasting impact he had. Option B best captures this overall theme.

Answer:

B. Armstrong has had a profound effect on music, one that has been both wide ranging and long lasting.