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xplorations. [B] examine the nature of bebop and contrast it with improvisational jazz. [C] analyze the musical sources of Coltrane39。s style and their influence on his work.[D] acknowledge the influence of Coltrane39。s music on rock music and rock musicians. Which of the following best describes the organization of the fourth paragraph? [A] A thesis referred to earlier in the text is mentioned and illustrated with three specific examples. [B] A thesis is stated and three examples are given each suggesting that a correction needs to be made to a thesis referred to earlier in the text. [C] A thesis referred to earlier in the text is mentioned, and three examples are presented and ranked in order of their support of the thesis.[D] A thesis is stated, three seemingly opposing examples are presented, and their underlying correspondence is explained. According to the text, John Coltrane did all of the following during his career EXCEPT [A] improvise on melodies from a number of different cultures. [B] perform as leader as well as soloist. [C] spend time improving his technical skills.[D] eliminate the influence of bebop on his own music. According to the text a major difference between Coltrane and other jazz musicians was the [A] degree to which Coltrane39。s music enpassed all of jazz. [B] repetition of motifs that Coltrane used in his solos. [C] number of his own positions that Coltrane recorded.[D] indifference Coltrane maintained to musical technique. In terms of its tone and form, the text can best be characterized as [A] dogmatic explanation. [B] indignant denial. [C] enthusiastic praise. [D] speculative s