Question

question 14 of 15
which of these is a form of early black music used by vocalists when they improvise?
a. spirituals
b. arias
c. ragtime
d. bebop

Explanation:

Spirituals are early African American vocal music with improvisational roots, tied to enslaved people's cultural expression. Arias are operatic, ragtime is primarily instrumental piano-based, and bebop is a later jazz subgenre, making spirituals the correct choice.

Answer:

A. spirituals