Question

1. the term \great american songbook\ refers to

hit broadway shows of the 1920s and 30s
the first movie with popular songs
the catalog of standard tunes
a radio show broadcast during the great depression
a popular song anthology published in new york

1. the invention of ________ changed the way that music was recorded, and allowed music to be au

the phonograph
motion pictures
the electric microphone
sheet music
radio

Explanation:

1. For question 16: The "Great American Songbook" is a collection of widely recognized standard popular tunes, many from 1920s-1940s Broadway, film, and Tin Pan Alley.
2. For question 17: The electric microphone revolutionized music recording by improving sound quality and enabling more precise capture, unlike earlier devices like the phonograph which had limited fidelity.

Answer:

1. the catalog of standard tunes
2. the electric microphone